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Pepperman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Pfeffermann an occupational name for a spicer (see Pfeffer ).

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


Similar surnames: Pepper, Peterman, Vipperman, Poeppelman, Upperman, Opperman

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Where is the Pepperman family from?

You can see how Pepperman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pepperman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Pepperman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Pepperman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Pepperman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pepperman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pepperman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pepperman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Salesgirl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pepperman. 26% of Pepperman men worked as a Salesman and 23% of Pepperman women worked as a Salesgirl. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pepperman were Clerk and Seamstress. .

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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

  • Salesman
    26%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesgirl
    23%
  • Nurse
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Seamstress
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pepperman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pepperman 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 318 immigration records available for the last name Pepperman. 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 554 military records available for the last name Pepperman. For the veterans among your Pepperman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pepperman lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Pepperman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pepperman in 1950 was 53, and 87 in 2004.

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