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Lepey Family History

Lepey 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: Levey, Lepe, Lepley, Lewey, Lee, Lever, Leven, Lees, Ley, Lucey

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Where is the Lepey family from?

You can see how Lepey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lepey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Lepey families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Lepey families living in Wisconsin Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Lepey's in USA. Wisconsin Territory had the highest population of Lepey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lepey 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 Lepey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lepey. 100% of Lepey men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Lepey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Lepey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lepey 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Lepey. 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 16 military records available for the last name Lepey. For the veterans among your Lepey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lepey lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1984, in the United States, Lepey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Lepey in 1968 was 57, and 86 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lepey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lepey 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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