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Origins of the Plummer surname

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About the Plummers

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Where do most Plummers live?

In 1921, most Plummers lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Plummers

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

We have 41,000 records for the Plummer surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Plummers most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Plummer first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Plummers

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

Common Female occupations for Plummers in 1921
Dressmaker

166

Laundress

115

Domestic Servant

100

General Servant Domestic

97

Living On Own Means

71

Common Male occupations for Plummers in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

249

Coal Miner

206

General Labourer

157

Farmer

135

Farm Labourer

131

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