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Peppes Family History

Peppes 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: Pepper, Peppe, Peppel, Peppers, Eppes, Peoples, Epps, Lepper, Peres

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Where is the Peppes family from?

You can see how Peppes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peppes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Peppes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Peppes families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Peppes's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Peppes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peppes 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 Peppes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peppes. 60% of Peppes men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Peppes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Peppes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peppes 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Peppes. 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 22 military records available for the last name Peppes. For the veterans among your Peppes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peppes lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Peppes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Peppes in 1964 was 60, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peppes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peppes 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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