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Peppe Family History

Peppe Surname Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Peppe a short form of Giuseppe an equivalent of Joseph.

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


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Where is the Peppe family from?

You can see how Peppe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peppe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Peppe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Peppe families living in Essex. This was about 27% of all the recorded Peppe's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Peppe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peppe 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 Peppe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Peppe. 100% of Peppe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Peppe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Peppe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peppe 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 457 immigration records available for the last name Peppe. 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 369 military records available for the last name Peppe. For the veterans among your Peppe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peppe lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Peppe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Peppe in 1955 was 44, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peppe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peppe 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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