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Leppla Name Meaning

German (Rhineland-Palatinate): unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Pepple, Kepple, Nipple, Klepper, Leupp, Rupple, Keppel, Gipple, Epple

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Where is the Leppla family from?

You can see how Leppla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leppla family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Leppla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Leppla family living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Leppla's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Leppla families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leppla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leppla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leppla. 16% of Leppla men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Leppla women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leppla were Salesman and New Job Seeker. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    16%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Painter
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    37%
  • Housewife
    28%
  • Seamstress
    19%
  • New Job Seeker
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Leppla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leppla 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Leppla. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 818 military records available for the last name Leppla. For the veterans among your Leppla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leppla lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Leppla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Leppla in 1961 was 48, and 78 in 2004.

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