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Leeper Family History

Leeper Surname Meaning

English and Scottish: from Middle English le(a)pere an occupational name for a basket maker (from Old English lēap ‘basket’).

Occupational name or nickname for a dancer, runner, or courier (Old English hlēapere).

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


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Where is the Leeper family from?

You can see how Leeper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leeper family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leeper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 25 Leeper families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Leeper's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Leeper families in 1891.
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What did your Leeper ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Electrician and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Leeper. 50% of Leeper men worked as a General Electrician and 93% of Leeper women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leeper were Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 1939

  • General Electrician
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

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Census Records

There are 29,000 census records available for the last name Leeper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leeper 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Leeper. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Leeper. For the veterans among your Leeper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leeper lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Leeper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Leeper in 1946 was 43, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leeper ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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