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Pepperkorn Family History

Pepperkorn 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: Pepperman, Jepperson, Epperson, Pfefferkorn, Pepper, Peterson

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Where is the Pepperkorn family from?

You can see how Pepperkorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pepperkorn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pepperkorn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Pepperkorn families living in Louisiana. This was about 86% of all the recorded Pepperkorn's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Pepperkorn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pepperkorn 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 159 census records available for the last name Pepperkorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pepperkorn 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Pepperkorn. 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 25 military records available for the last name Pepperkorn. For the veterans among your Pepperkorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pepperkorn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Pepperkorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pepperkorn in 1962 was 66, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pepperkorn 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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