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Peppinger Family History

Peppinger 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: Eppinger, Coppinger, Pettinger, Kleppinger, Persinger, Pippenger

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Where is the Peppinger family from?

You can see how Peppinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peppinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Peppinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Peppinger family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Peppinger's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Peppinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peppinger 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 178 census records available for the last name Peppinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peppinger 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Peppinger. 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 37 military records available for the last name Peppinger. For the veterans among your Peppinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peppinger lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Peppinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Peppinger in 1971 was 81, and 73 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peppinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peppinger 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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