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Lep Family History

Lep Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lee, Leo, Ley, Lew, Lei, Lemp, Len, Lem, Leu, Lepp

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Where is the Lep family from?

You can see how Lep families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lep family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lep families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 7 Lep families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lep's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Lep families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lep 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 Lep ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lep. 50% of Lep men worked as a Machine Operator.

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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

  • Machine Operator
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Lep family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Lep. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lep 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 362 immigration records available for the last name Lep. 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 Lep. For the veterans among your Lep ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lep lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Lep life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Lep in 1966 was 77, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lep

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lep 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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