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Peppler Family History

Peppler Name Meaning

South German: nickname from an agent derivative of Middle High German pepelen ‘to feed or suckle (someone)’. Compare Pepler English: variant of Pepler This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


Similar surnames: Weppler, Pepper, Eppler, Poppler, Lepper, Hepper, Pegler, Wappler

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Where is the Peppler family from?

You can see how Peppler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peppler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Peppler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 25 Peppler families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Peppler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Peppler families in 1891.
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What did your Peppler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Peppler. 100% of Peppler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Peppler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peppler 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 608 immigration records available for the last name Peppler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 855 military records available for the last name Peppler. For the veterans among your Peppler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peppler lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Peppler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Peppler in 1943 was 57, and 77 in 2004.

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