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Pepp Family History

Pepp 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: Popp, Pepi, Papp, Repp, Tepp, Lepp, Peppe, Kepp, Depp, Sepp

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Where is the Pepp family from?

You can see how Pepp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pepp family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pepp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Pepp families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pepp's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Pepp families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pepp 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 Pepp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pepp. 64% of Pepp men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pepp women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    64%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Pepp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pepp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pepp 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Pepp. 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 179 military records available for the last name Pepp. For the veterans among your Pepp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pepp lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pepp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Pepp in 1963 was 53, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pepp

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pepp 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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