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Pepe Family History

Pepe Surname Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Pepe which may be a short form of Giuseppe (equivalent of Joseph) or a shortened form of Pietro; or from the personal name Pepo or Bepo of ancient Germanic origin.

Nickname from pepe ‘pepper’ used to denote a dynamic or cunning person.

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


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Where is the Pepe family from?

You can see how Pepe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pepe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pepe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 34 Pepe families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pepe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pepe families in 1891.
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What did your Pepe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pepe. 100% of Pepe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Pepe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pepe 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Pepe. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Pepe. For the veterans among your Pepe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pepe lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Pepe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pepe in 1943 was 42, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pepe 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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