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Peppas Family History

Peppas 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: Pappas, Pepper, Papas, Epps, Pappa, Pappan, Kappas, Cephas, Petras

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Where is the Peppas family from?

You can see how Peppas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peppas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Peppas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Peppas families living in Warwickshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Peppas's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Peppas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peppas 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 Peppas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peppas. 15% of Peppas men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Peppas women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Cook
    11%
  • Waiter
    11%
  • Manager
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Peppas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 932 census records available for the last name Peppas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peppas 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 708 immigration records available for the last name Peppas. 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 193 military records available for the last name Peppas. For the veterans among your Peppas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peppas lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Peppas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Peppas in 1958 was 66, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peppas 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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