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Lepley Family History

Lepley Surname Meaning

Americanized form of South German Laepple or Läpple a pet form of Lapp

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


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Where is the Lepley family from?

You can see how Lepley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lepley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lepley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 37 Lepley families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Lepley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lepley families in 1891.
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What did your Lepley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Packer Pastry Cooks and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lepley. 25% of Lepley men worked as a Packer Pastry Cooks and 87% of Lepley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lepley were French Polisher and Incapacitated.

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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

  • Packer Pastry Cooks
    25%
  • Cabinet Maker
    25%
  • Hospital Porter
    25%
  • French Polisher
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Domestic Service
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    7%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Lepley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lepley 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 568 immigration records available for the last name Lepley. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Lepley. For the veterans among your Lepley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lepley lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Lepley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lepley in 1957 was 55, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lepley 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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