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Leppan Family History

Leppan 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: Leppanen, Leiman, Lapan, Lepper, Lipman, Pappan, Lean, Keppen, Lepp

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Where is the Leppan family from?

You can see how Leppan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leppan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Leppan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Leppan family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Leppan's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Leppan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leppan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Leppan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Nurse was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leppan. 100% of Leppan women worked as a Nurse.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

What Leppan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Leppan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leppan 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Leppan. 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 189 military records available for the last name Leppan. For the veterans among your Leppan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leppan lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Leppan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Leppan in 1973 was 86, and 69 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leppan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leppan 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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