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Pepps Family History

Pepps 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: Epps, Peppe, Pepin, Pepper, Popp, Apps, Pepi, Papp, Papas, Copps

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Where is the Pepps family from?

You can see how Pepps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pepps family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Pepps families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Pepps families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pepps's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Pepps families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pepps surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pepps ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Pepps ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Pepps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pepps 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Pepps. 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 16 military records available for the last name Pepps. For the veterans among your Pepps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pepps lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1997, in the United States, Pepps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pepps in 1984 was 58, and 90 in 1997.

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