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Lepe Family History

Lepe Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from Lepe in the province of Seville.

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


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Where is the Lepe family from?

You can see how Lepe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lepe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lepe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Lepe families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Lepe's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Lepe families in 1891.
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What did your Lepe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lepe. 56% of Lepe 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
    56%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%

What Lepe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lepe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lepe 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 697 immigration records available for the last name Lepe. 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 172 military records available for the last name Lepe. For the veterans among your Lepe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lepe lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Lepe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Lepe in 1955 was 52, and 51 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lepe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lepe 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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