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Pepys Family History

Pepys Surname Meaning

from the Old French personal name Pepis the nominative form of Pepon a French derivative of Continental Germanic Pipo. The personal name was extremely rare in medieval England.

It may be related to Old French Pepin (see Peppin) but this is uncertain.

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


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Where is the Pepys family from?

You can see how Pepys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pepys family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Pepys families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Pepys families living in Worcestershire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Pepys's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Pepys families in 1891.
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What did your Pepys ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pepys. 74% of Pepys women worked as a Private Means.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    27%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pepys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pepys 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Pepys. 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 85 military records available for the last name Pepys. For the veterans among your Pepys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pepys lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1999, in the United States, Pepys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pepys in 1983 was 79, and 90 in 1999.

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