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Peplaw Family History

Peplaw 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: Peplow, Perla, Pella, Pelak, Pellow, Perlow, Pelan, Peglow, Poplar

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Where is the Peplaw family from?

You can see how Peplaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peplaw family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Peplaw families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Peplaw families living in Flintshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Peplaw's in United Kingdom. Flintshire had the highest population of Peplaw families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peplaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Peplaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Peplaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peplaw 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Peplaw. 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 11 military records available for the last name Peplaw. For the veterans among your Peplaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peplaw lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Peplaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Peplaw in 1967 was 64, and 63 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peplaw 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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