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Lepps Family History

Lepps 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: Epps, Lepp, Lipps, Leppo, Lewis, Lees, Apps, Leeds, Lippe, Lipp

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Where is the Lepps family from?

You can see how Lepps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lepps family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lepps families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Lepps families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Lepps's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lepps families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lepps 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 Lepps ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lepps. 40% of Lepps men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lepps women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Lepps family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 586 census records available for the last name Lepps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lepps 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Lepps. 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 52 military records available for the last name Lepps. For the veterans among your Lepps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lepps lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1986, in the United States, Lepps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Lepps in 1969 was 69, and 86 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lepps

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lepps 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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