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Leepe Family History

Leepe 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: Leeper, Leep, Leece, Leese, Lepe, Leeke, Leete, Lee, Lees, Leite

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Where is the Leepe family from?

You can see how Leepe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leepe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leepe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Leepe families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Leepe's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Leepe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leepe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Leepe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leepe 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Leepe. 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 17 military records available for the last name Leepe. For the veterans among your Leepe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leepe lifespan?

Average Leepe life expectancy in 1973 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leepe 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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