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Lepson Family History

Lepson 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: Lipson, Jepson, Leeson, Letson, Leason, Leon, Benson, Elson, Nelson

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Where is the Lepson family from?

You can see how Lepson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lepson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lepson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Lepson families living in Lancashire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Lepson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Lepson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lepson 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 Lepson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lepson. 28% of Lepson men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Lepson women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lepson were Manager and Bookeeper.

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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
    28%
  • Chauffeur
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Manager
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Bookeeper
    50%

What Lepson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lepson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lepson 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Lepson. 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 109 military records available for the last name Lepson. For the veterans among your Lepson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lepson lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Lepson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lepson in 1959 was 59, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lepson 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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