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Pepel Family History

Pepel 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: Peel, Perel, Peper, Peppel, Pepe, Peter, Pope, Pepin, Capel, Pepper

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Where is the Pepel family from?

You can see how Pepel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pepel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pepel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Pepel families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pepel's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Pepel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pepel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Pepel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pepel 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Pepel. 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 52 military records available for the last name Pepel. For the veterans among your Pepel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pepel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pepel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pepel in 1963 was 79, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pepel 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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