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Leppek Family History

Leppek Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname from a derivative of lepić ‘to mold model’ or ‘glue’ (see Lepak).

Nickname for a coxcomb from a diminutive of German Lepp.

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


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Where is the Leppek family from?

You can see how Leppek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leppek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Leppek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 22 Leppek families living in Michigan. This was about 76% of all the recorded Leppek's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Leppek families in 1920.
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What did your Leppek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leppek. 48% of Leppek men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Leppek women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Helper
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Leppek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 763 census records available for the last name Leppek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leppek 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Leppek. 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 200 military records available for the last name Leppek. For the veterans among your Leppek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leppek lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Leppek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Leppek in 1961 was 60, and 78 in 2004.

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