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Peplies Family History

Peplies 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: Peoples, Peeples, Petties, Mellies, Depies, Perlis, Melis, Pepin

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Where is the Peplies family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peplies 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 Peplies ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peplies. 100% of Peplies women worked as a Cook.

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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 1940

  • Cook
    100%

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Peplies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peplies 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Peplies. 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 4 military records available for the last name Peplies. For the veterans among your Peplies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peplies lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Peplies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Peplies in 1966 was 68, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peplies 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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