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Pepa Family History

Pepa Surname Meaning

Albanian: from the personal name Pepë (definite form Pepa) a vernacular short form of Pjetër (see Peter).

Italian: variant (probably a feminine form) of Pepe.

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


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Where is the Pepa family from?

You can see how Pepa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pepa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Pepa families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Pepa's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pepa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pepa 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 Pepa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pepa. 42% of Pepa men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pepa women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Chauffeur
    17%
  • Broker
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Pepa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 550 census records available for the last name Pepa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pepa 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Pepa. 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 119 military records available for the last name Pepa. For the veterans among your Pepa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pepa lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Pepa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pepa in 1972 was 78, and 70 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pepa 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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