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Peperak Family History

Peperak 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: Perera, Peper, Sekerak, Lepera, Petrak, Peter, Pepper, Petek, Peak

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Where is the Peperak family from?

You can see how Peperak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peperak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Peperak family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Peperak's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Peperak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peperak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Peperak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Peperak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peperak 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Peperak. 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 Peperak. For the veterans among your Peperak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peperak lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Peperak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Peperak in 1965 was 80, and 67 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peperak 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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