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Peppley Family History

Peppley 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: Peppler, Pepple, Eppley, Pepper, Peoples, Pedley, Weppler, Poppler

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Where is the Peppley family from?

You can see how Peppley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peppley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Peppley families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Peppley family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Peppley's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Peppley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peppley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Peppley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peppley. 100% of Peppley men worked as a Farm Hand.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Hand
    100%

What Peppley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Peppley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peppley 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Peppley. 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 29 military records available for the last name Peppley. For the veterans among your Peppley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peppley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Peppley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Peppley in 1964 was 79, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peppley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peppley 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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