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Leppig Family History

Leppig 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: Lepper, Leidig, Lepp, Leipzig, Leppek, Lappin, Lippi, Epping, Lessig

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Where is the Leppig family from?

You can see how Leppig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leppig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Leppig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Leppig families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Leppig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Leppig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leppig 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 Leppig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leppig. 100% of Leppig men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Leppig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Leppig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leppig 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Leppig. 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 283 military records available for the last name Leppig. For the veterans among your Leppig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leppig lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Leppig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Leppig in 1963 was 74, and 76 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leppig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leppig 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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