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Peppin Family History

Peppin Surname Meaning

English (Somerset): variant of Pepin. Americanized form of French Pépin (see Pepin ) in part a cognate of 1 above.

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


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Where is the Peppin family from?

You can see how Peppin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peppin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Peppin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 70 Peppin families living in Somerset. This was about 45% of all the recorded Peppin's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Peppin families in 1891.
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What did your Peppin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Peppin. 50% of Peppin men worked as a Builders Labourer and 78% of Peppin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Peppin were War Disabled 100 and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    50%
  • War Disabled 100
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Retired
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

What Peppin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Peppin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peppin 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 598 immigration records available for the last name Peppin. 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 833 military records available for the last name Peppin. For the veterans among your Peppin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peppin lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Peppin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Peppin in 1951 was 53, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peppin 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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