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Peploe Family History

Peploe Surname Meaning

see Peplow.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Peploe family from?

You can see how Peploe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peploe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Peploe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 85 Peploe families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Peploe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Peploe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peploe 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 Peploe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Peploe. 34% of Peploe men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Peploe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Peploe were Meat Porter (heavy Worker) and Dressmaker.

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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

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Bank Cashier
    23%
  • Meat Porter (heavy Worker)
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Dressmaker
    3%

What Peploe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Peploe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peploe 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Peploe. 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 588 military records available for the last name Peploe. For the veterans among your Peploe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peploe lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Peploe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Peploe in 1973 was 66, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peploe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peploe 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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