This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Peplan family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Peplan Family History

Peplan 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: Pelan, Kaplan, Pepin, Perla, Pella, Penland, Perman, Belan, Selan

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Peplan family from?

You can see how Peplan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peplan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Peplan family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Peplan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Peplan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peplan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Peplan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peplan. 100% of Peplan men worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Peplan | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Peplan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Peplan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peplan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Peplan

Passenger Lists

There are 64 immigration records available for the last name Peplan. 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.

View all Peplan immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Peplan. For the veterans among your Peplan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Peplan military records

You've only scratched the surface of Peplan family history

Discover More

What is the average Peplan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peplan 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Peplan family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial