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Pepler Name Meaning

English (Wiltshire): probably a topographic name from Middle English peplar a variant of popler(e) ‘poplar’ (see Poplar ). Compare Peppler South German: variant of Peppler

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


Similar surnames: Pepper, Peller, Pegler, Peeler, Peper, Kepler, Peppler, Pealer

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Where is the Pepler family from?

You can see how Pepler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pepler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pepler families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 20 Pepler families living in Ontario. This was about 77% of all the recorded Pepler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pepler families in 1911.
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What did your Pepler ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Engineer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Pepler. 50% of Pepler men worked as an Engineer and 50% of Pepler women worked as a Student. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pepler were Farmer and Stenographer. .

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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 1921

  • Engineer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Pepler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pepler 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 956 immigration records available for the last name Pepler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 853 military records available for the last name Pepler. For the veterans among your Pepler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pepler lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Pepler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pepler in 1955 was 48, and 63 in 2004.

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