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Leeping Family History

Leeping 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: Leeming, Teeling, Lepine, Keeling, Geeting, Lemming, Leiding, Peeling

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Where is the Leeping family from?

You can see how Leeping families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leeping family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Leeping families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Leeping families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Leeping's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Leeping families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leeping 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 23 census records available for the last name Leeping. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leeping 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Leeping. 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 39 military records available for the last name Leeping. For the veterans among your Leeping ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leeping lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Leeping life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Leeping in 1969 was 61, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leeping 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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