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Lepre Name Meaning

Italian: nickname for a fleet-footed or timid person from lepre ‘hare’ (from Latin lepus ‘hare’ genitive leporis). This surname is also found in France (Alpes-Maritimes). French (Brittany; Le Pré): topographic name for someone who lived by a meadow or field French pré (from Old French pred) with the definite article le.

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


Similar surnames: Lepore, Lapre, Lepere, Dupre, Legore, Levere, Lepera, Lege, Leite

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Where is the Lepre family from?

You can see how Lepre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lepre family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Lepre families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Lepre family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Lepre's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lepre families in 1891.
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What did your Lepre ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lepre. 100% of Lepre women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lepre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lepre 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 587 immigration records available for the last name Lepre. 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 520 military records available for the last name Lepre. For the veterans among your Lepre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lepre lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Lepre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lepre in 1957 was 39, and 79 in 2004.

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