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Peppel Family History

Peppel Surname Meaning

German: from an ancient Germanic personal name Babo probably from a nursery word.

Dutch (mainly Van de Peppel): topographic name for someone living near a peppel ‘poplar’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Peppel family from?

You can see how Peppel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peppel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Peppel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Peppel families living in London. This was about 52% of all the recorded Peppel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Peppel families in 1891.
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What did your Peppel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peppel. 49% of Peppel men worked as a Farmer and 55% of Peppel women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Peppel were Chauffeur and 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

  • Farmer
    49%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Electrician
    7%
  • Chauffeur
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    55%
  • Teacher
    28%
  • Stenographer
    19%

What Peppel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Peppel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peppel 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 398 immigration records available for the last name Peppel. 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 563 military records available for the last name Peppel. For the veterans among your Peppel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peppel lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Peppel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Peppel in 1943 was 43, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peppel 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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