Origins of the Plunkett surname

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    In 1921, most Plunketts lived in london

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    7,500 Plunketts found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Plunkett

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    Common jobs for Plunketts

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

    Commmon female occupations for Plunketts in 1921

    Dressmaker

    30

    Laundress

    29

    Charwoman

    23

    Cotton Weaver

    19

    Living On Own Means

    19

    Commmon male occupations for Plunketts in 1921

    Laborer

    65

    General Labourer

    30

    Farm Hands

    28

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    22

    Tailor

    22

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