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Peppy Family History

Peppy 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: Poppy, Peppe, Pepin, Pepper, Penny, Popp, Percy, Pepi, Guppy, Espy

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Where is the Peppy family from?

You can see how Peppy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peppy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Peppy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Peppy families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Peppy's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Peppy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peppy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Peppy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peppy 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Peppy. 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 26 military records available for the last name Peppy. For the veterans among your Peppy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peppy lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Peppy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Peppy in 1965 was 72, and 81 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peppy 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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