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Pepis Family History

Pepis 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, Pepi, Peris, Reis, Lewis, Melis, Paris, Meis, Peil, Regis

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Where is the Pepis family from?

You can see how Pepis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pepis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pepis families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 16 Pepis families living in Quebec. This was about 59% of all the recorded Pepis's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Pepis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pepis 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 Pepis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pepis. 34% of Pepis men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 264 census records available for the last name Pepis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pepis 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Pepis. 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 24 military records available for the last name Pepis. For the veterans among your Pepis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pepis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Pepis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Pepis in 1963 was 67, and 69 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pepis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pepis 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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