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Origins of the Plume surname

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About the Plumes

We have a total number of 4061 records for people with the last name Plume.

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Where do most Plumes live?

In 1921, most Plumes lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Plumes

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 3,770 records for the Plume surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.

Who were Plumes most likely to marry?

Smiths

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Plumb Or Plumbe Or Plum Or Plume Or Plumms

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What are the most common Plume first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Plumes

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Plumes in 1921
Laundress

23

Dressmaker

16

Charwoman

13

Domestic Servant

9

General Servant Domestic

9

Common Male occupations for Plumes in 1921
Carpenter

44

Agricultural Labourer

22

Printer

17

Farm Labourer

13

Bricklayer

12

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