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Piepho Family History

Piepho Surname Meaning

North German: topographic name composed of Middle Low German pipe ‘pipe narrow drainage channel’ + ho ‘elevation’.

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


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Where is the Piepho family from?

You can see how Piepho families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Piepho family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Piepho families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Piepho families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Piepho's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Piepho families in 1871.
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What did your Piepho ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Piepho. 53% of Piepho men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Piepho women worked as a Nurse.

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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

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Attendant
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Funeral Director
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

What Piepho family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Piepho. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piepho 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Piepho. 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 265 military records available for the last name Piepho. For the veterans among your Piepho ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Piepho lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Piepho life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Piepho in 1953 was 49, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Piepho

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Piepho 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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