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Pepley Family History

Pepley 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: Pedley, Pelley, Perley, Epley, Penley, Pebley, Pefley, Tepley, Kepley

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Where is the Pepley family from?

You can see how Pepley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pepley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pepley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Pepley families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Pepley's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pepley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pepley 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 166 census records available for the last name Pepley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pepley 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Pepley. 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 26 military records available for the last name Pepley. For the veterans among your Pepley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pepley lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1989, in the United States, Pepley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Pepley in 1971 was 87, and 78 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pepley 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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