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Lepen Family History

Lepen 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: Leven, Leben, Leen, Lepe, Lemen, Lee, Lever, Leon, Lees, Pepin

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Where is the Lepen family from?

You can see how Lepen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lepen family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Lepen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Lepen family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Lepen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Lepen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lepen 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 161 census records available for the last name Lepen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lepen 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Lepen. 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 18 military records available for the last name Lepen. For the veterans among your Lepen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lepen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Lepen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Lepen in 1972 was 48, and 65 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lepen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lepen 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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