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Pepler Family History

Pepler Surname Meaning

English (Wiltshire): probably a topographic name from Middle English peplar a variant of popler(e) ‘poplar’ (see Poplar).

Compare Peppler South German: variant of Peppler.

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


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Where is the Pepler family from?

You can see how Pepler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pepler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pepler families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 87 Pepler families living in Wiltshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Pepler's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Pepler families in 1891.
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What did your Pepler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pepler. 24% of Pepler men worked as a Gardener and 77% of Pepler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pepler were Bank Cashier and Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    24%
  • Lorry Driver
    16%
  • Coal Merchant
    16%
  • Bank Cashier
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Household Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Pepler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pepler 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 956 immigration records available for the last name Pepler. 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 853 military records available for the last name Pepler. For the veterans among your Pepler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pepler lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Pepler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pepler in 1955 was 48, and 63 in 2004.

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