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Pepera Family History

Pepera Name 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: Perera, Peper, Lepera, Peter, Pepper, Pitera, Paper, Pereira, Peters

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Where is the Pepera family from?

You can see how Pepera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pepera family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pepera families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Pepera families living in Ohio. This was about 24% of all the recorded Pepera's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Pepera families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pepera 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 Pepera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cabinet Maker and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pepera. 34% of Pepera men worked as a Cabinet Maker and 50% of Pepera women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pepera were Machinist and Inspector. .

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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 1940

  • Cabinet Maker
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Inspector
    50%
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What Pepera family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 624 census records available for the last name Pepera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pepera 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Pepera. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 238 military records available for the last name Pepera. For the veterans among your Pepera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pepera lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Pepera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pepera in 1957 was 37, and 83 in 2004.

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