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Lepus Family History

Lepus 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: Lebus, Lemus, Lewis, Lees, Leeds, Reus, Jesus, Levis, Leys, Epps

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Where is the Lepus family from?

You can see how Lepus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lepus family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lepus families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 4 Lepus families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Lepus's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Lepus families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Lepus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lepus 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Lepus. 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 24 military records available for the last name Lepus. For the veterans among your Lepus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lepus lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Lepus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Lepus in 1973 was 76, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lepus 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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