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Ploof Name Meaning

Americanized form of French Canadian Plouffe .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Pluff, Plouff, Bloom, Poor, Plock, Kloos, Gloss, Ploog, Look, Roof

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Where is the Ploof family from?

You can see how Ploof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ploof family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ploof families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Ploof families living in Ontario. This was about 36% of all the recorded Ploof's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Ploof families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ploof surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ploof ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ploof. 100% of Ploof men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ploof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ploof census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 149 immigration records available for the last name Ploof. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 913 military records available for the last name Ploof. For the veterans among your Ploof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ploof lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Ploof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ploof in 1943 was 24, and 76 in 2004.

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