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Pepers Family History

Pepers 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: Peters, Peper, Peers, Peppers, Peter, Pepper, Evers, Paper, Capers

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Where is the Pepers family from?

You can see how Pepers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pepers family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pepers families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 51 Pepers families living in Quebec. This was about 88% of all the recorded Pepers's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Pepers families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pepers 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 Pepers ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Pepers. 50% of Pepers men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Pepers women worked as a Clerk.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    50%
  • Master
    25%
  • Teinturier
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    100%

What Pepers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 700 census records available for the last name Pepers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pepers 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Pepers. 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 54 military records available for the last name Pepers. For the veterans among your Pepers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pepers lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Pepers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pepers in 1977 was 91, and 91 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pepers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pepers 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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