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Peppers Family History

Peppers Name Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of Dutch Pepers a patronymic from Peper .

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


Similar surnames: Nepper, Elpers, Pepper, Kappers, Peers, Peeper, Eppers, Peffers

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Where is the Peppers family from?

You can see how Peppers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peppers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Peppers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Peppers families living in Missouri. This was about 15% of all the recorded Peppers's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Peppers families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peppers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Peppers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peppers. 29% of Peppers men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Peppers women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Peppers were Farm Laborer and Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Cook
    9%
  • Housewife
    8%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Peppers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peppers 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 401 immigration records available for the last name Peppers. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Peppers. For the veterans among your Peppers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peppers lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Peppers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Peppers in 1940 was 28, and 68 in 2004.

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