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Pepen Family History

Pepen 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: Pepin, Peper, Papen, Peden, Pepe, Peter, Peel, Pope, Leven, Eden

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Where is the Pepen family from?

You can see how Pepen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pepen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pepen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Pepen families living in Michigan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Pepen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Pepen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pepen 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 Pepen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Acune was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pepen. 100% of Pepen women worked as an Acune.

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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 1921

  • Acune
    100%

What Pepen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Pepen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pepen 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Pepen. 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 15 military records available for the last name Pepen. For the veterans among your Pepen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pepen lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Pepen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pepen in 1977 was 87, and 54 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pepen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pepen 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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