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Leppo Family History

Leppo Name Meaning

Altered form of Finnish Leppä or Leppänen (see Leppanen ) and possibly also of some other name containing the word leppä ‘alder tree’. The surname Leppo is also found in Finland but it is very rare there. During the name-changing campaigns of the early 20th century it was adopted to replace the Swedish cognate Ahlgren .

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


Similar surnames: Leno, Cappo, Lerro, Lampo, Leano, Leap, Lello, Legro, Leto, Repko

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Where is the Leppo family from?

You can see how Leppo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leppo family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Leppo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Leppo families living in Maryland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Leppo's in USA. Maryland and 2 other states had the highest population of Leppo families in 1840.
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What did your Leppo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leppo. 27% of Leppo men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Leppo women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leppo were Truck Driver and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    24%
  • Proprietor Saleslady
    16%
  • Household
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Leppo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leppo 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Leppo. 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 424 military records available for the last name Leppo. For the veterans among your Leppo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leppo lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Leppo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Leppo in 1959 was 46, and 69 in 2004.

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