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Pepperell Family History

Pepperell Surname Meaning

see Peverall.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Pepperell family from?

You can see how Pepperell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pepperell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pepperell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 187 Pepperell families living in Devon. This was about 46% of all the recorded Pepperell's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Pepperell families in 1891.
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What did your Pepperell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pepperell. 22% of Pepperell men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Pepperell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pepperell were Sheet Metal Worker and Invalid.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    22%
  • Gardener
    11%
  • Builders Labourer
    9%
  • Sheet Metal Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Invalid
    2%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Pepperell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pepperell 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 792 immigration records available for the last name Pepperell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pepperell. For the veterans among your Pepperell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pepperell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Pepperell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pepperell in 1968 was 80, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pepperell 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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