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Lepper Family History

Lepper Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: occupational name from an agent derivative of Middle High German lappe ‘rag cloth’ apparently denoting a cobbler.

German: habitational name for someone from Lepp (see Lepp).

English: nickname for a person with leprosy Middle English lepre ‘leper’.

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


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Where is the Lepper family from?

You can see how Lepper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lepper family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lepper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 72 Lepper families living in Kent. This was about 24% of all the recorded Lepper's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Lepper families in 1891.
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What did your Lepper ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lepper. 24% of Lepper men worked as a Farmer and 75% of Lepper women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lepper were Hairdresser and Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farmworker
    16%
  • Lorry Driver
    16%
  • Hairdresser
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

What Lepper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Lepper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lepper 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Lepper. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Lepper. For the veterans among your Lepper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lepper lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Lepper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lepper in 1953 was 50, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lepper 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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