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Peepe Family History

Peepe Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Peeper, Peppe, Pepe, Peeke, Peete, Peele, Peel, Pope, Pepper, Pelle

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Where is the Peepe family from?

You can see how Peepe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peepe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Peepe families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Peepe's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Peepe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peepe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Peepe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peepe. 100% of Peepe women worked as a Maid.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Peepe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Peepe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peepe 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Peepe. 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 13 military records available for the last name Peepe. For the veterans among your Peepe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peepe lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1993, in the United States, Peepe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Peepe in 1987 was 65, and 71 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peepe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peepe ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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