Origins of the Pepperell surname
About the Pepperells
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Interesting facts about Pepperell
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Pepperell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
Who were Pepperells most likely to marry?
Thurbers
Our tell us which families married Pepperells.
What are the most common Pepperell first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Pepperells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Pepperells in 1921
Dressmaker
32
Domestic Servant
16
Laundress
15
Charwoman
14
Tailoress
12
Common male occupations for Pepperells in 1921
Carpenter
37
Master
37
Boatswain
25
Fisherman
23
Agricultural Labourer
22
