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Pepperdy Family History

Pepperdy 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: Pepper, Epperly, Peppard, Peppers, Lepper, Popper, Hepper, Nepper

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Where is the Pepperdy family from?

You can see how Pepperdy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pepperdy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pepperdy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Pepperdy families living in Huntingdonshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Pepperdy's in United Kingdom. Huntingdonshire had the highest population of Pepperdy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pepperdy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Pepperdy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pepperdy 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Pepperdy. 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 4 military records available for the last name Pepperdy. For the veterans among your Pepperdy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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