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Peppmeier Family History

Peppmeier 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: Piepmeier, Pepper, Reitmeier, Kampmeier, Bergmeier, Tegtmeier

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Where is the Peppmeier family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peppmeier 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 Peppmeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peppmeier. 100% of Peppmeier 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
    100%

What Peppmeier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Peppmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peppmeier 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Peppmeier. 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 23 military records available for the last name Peppmeier. For the veterans among your Peppmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peppmeier lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Peppmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Peppmeier in 1965 was 69, and 37 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peppmeier 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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