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Peppard Family History

Peppard Name Meaning

Irish and English (of Norman origin): occupational name from Old French pipart pippart ‘piper’ a derivative of Old French piper Anglo-Norman French pipper ‘to play the pipe(s) or flute’. The name was taken to Ireland in the 12th century and is associated particularly with County Louth.

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


Similar surnames: Leonard, Peart, Pollard, Reynard, Pepper, Leopard, Bellard, Poplar

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Where is the Peppard family from?

You can see how Peppard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peppard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Peppard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 35 Peppard families living in Somerset. This was about 36% of all the recorded Peppard's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Peppard families in 1891.
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What did your Peppard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Small Holder and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Peppard. 30% of Peppard men worked as a Small Holder and 73% of Peppard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Peppard were Farm Carter and Domestic Duties Unpai. .

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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

  • Small Holder
    30%
  • Cowman
    30%
  • Smallholder
    20%
  • Farm Carter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Retired (laundry Hand)
    10%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    10%
  • Domestic Duties Unpai
    10%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Peppard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peppard 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Peppard. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Peppard. For the veterans among your Peppard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peppard lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Peppard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Peppard in 1951 was 56, and 71 in 2004.

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