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Peppenhorst Family History

Peppenhorst 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: Walkenhorst, Batenhorst, Peppers, Wallenhorst, Pepper, Eichhorst

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Where is the Peppenhorst family from?

You can see how Peppenhorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peppenhorst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Peppenhorst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Peppenhorst families living in Illinois. This was about 64% of all the recorded Peppenhorst's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Peppenhorst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peppenhorst 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 Peppenhorst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peppenhorst. 50% of Peppenhorst men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Peppenhorst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Peppenhorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peppenhorst 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Peppenhorst. 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 82 military records available for the last name Peppenhorst. For the veterans among your Peppenhorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peppenhorst lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Peppenhorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Peppenhorst in 1965 was 71, and 63 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peppenhorst

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peppenhorst 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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