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Leiper Family History

Leiper Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Leeper

North German: habitational name for someone from a place called Leip in East Prussia (now Poland) or perhaps a variant of Leiber.

This surname is very rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Leiper family from?

You can see how Leiper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leiper family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leiper families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 12 Leiper families living in Northumberland. This was about 32% of all the recorded Leiper's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Leiper families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leiper surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Leiper ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Draper and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Leiper. 28% of Leiper men worked as a Draper and 72% of Leiper women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leiper were General Labourer and Carpet Weaver.

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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

  • Draper
    28%
  • Fruit Salesman
    19%
  • Farm Manager
    19%
  • General Labourer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Domestic Servant
    10%
  • Incapacitated
    7%
  • Carpet Weaver
    7%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Leiper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leiper 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 Leiper. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Leiper. For the veterans among your Leiper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leiper lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Leiper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Leiper in 1951 was 45, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leiper 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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