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Liep Family History

Liep 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: Lier, Lien, Lieb, Lipp, Lies, Lie, Lief, Lied, Leep, Liem

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Where is the Liep family from?

You can see how Liep families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liep family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Liep families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Liep families living in Kentucky. This was about 38% of all the recorded Liep's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Liep families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Liep surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Liep. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liep 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Liep. 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 114 military records available for the last name Liep. For the veterans among your Liep ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liep lifespan?

Average Liep life expectancy in 1977 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Liep 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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