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Pepperney Family History

Pepperney 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: Epperley, Pepper, Epperly, Pepperman, Peppers, Pelphrey, Cerney

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Where is the Pepperney family from?

You can see how Pepperney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pepperney family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Pepperney families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Pepperney's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pepperney families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pepperney 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 81 census records available for the last name Pepperney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pepperney 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Pepperney. 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 21 military records available for the last name Pepperney. For the veterans among your Pepperney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pepperney lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Pepperney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pepperney in 1962 was 91, and 93 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pepperney 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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