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Peebler Family History

Peebler Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Biebler: from an ancient Germanic personal name formed with a cognate of Old High German bītan ‘to endure’ + berht ‘shining famous’.

Topographic name contained in the placename Biebelried in Bavaria and others.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Peebler family from?

You can see how Peebler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peebler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Peebler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Peebler families living in Lancashire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Peebler's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Peebler families in 1891.
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What did your Peebler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peebler. 43% of Peebler men worked as a Farmer and 33% of Peebler women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Peebler were Farming and 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
    43%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    33%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Farmer
    9%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Peebler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peebler 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Peebler. 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 272 military records available for the last name Peebler. For the veterans among your Peebler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peebler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Peebler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Peebler in 1962 was 64, and 85 in 2004.

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