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Peplowski Family History

Peplowski Surname Meaning

Polish (Pepłowski): habitational name for someone from any of several places called Pepłowo in Masovian Voivodeship.

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


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Where is the Peplowski family from?

You can see how Peplowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peplowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Peplowski families living in Illinois. This was about 15% of all the recorded Peplowski's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Peplowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peplowski 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 Peplowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peplowski. 42% of Peplowski men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Peplowski women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Peplowski were Carpenter and Laundress.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    42%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Cigar Maker
    34%
  • Laundress
    34%

What Peplowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 515 census records available for the last name Peplowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peplowski 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Peplowski. 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 303 military records available for the last name Peplowski. For the veterans among your Peplowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peplowski lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Peplowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Peplowski in 1944 was 28, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peplowski 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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