History of your Surname
Get access to Lepine family records.Start a free trial

Lepine Family History

Lepine Name Meaning

French (Lépine): from l'épine ‘the thorn’ used as a soldier's name. French (Lépine): topographic name with fused definite article l(a) from Old French espine (from Latin spina) ‘thorn bush’ or a habitational name from any of several places in various parts of France called Lépine or L'Épine named with this word. Altered form (Lépine) of French Lépinay: habitational name from L'Épinay the name of several places in the northwestern part of France. Compare Lapine

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


Similar surnames: Repine, Leite, Lein, Pepin, Lepre, Reine, Lemire, Lepage, Line

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Lepine family from?

You can see how Lepine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lepine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lepine families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 1,117 Lepine families living in Quebec. This was about 85% of all the recorded Lepine's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lepine families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lepine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Lepine ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Institutrice were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lepine. 20% of Lepine men worked as a Journalier and 19% of Lepine women worked as an Institutrice. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lepine were Cultivateur and Stenographer. .

View Census Data for Lepine | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    20%
  • Cultivateur
    15%
  • Journalier
    7%
  • Cultivateur
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Institutrice
    19%
  • Cultivateur
    14%
  • Servante
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Lepine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Lepine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lepine census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Lepine

Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Lepine. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Lepine immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Lepine. For the veterans among your Lepine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Lepine military records

You've only scratched the surface of Lepine family history

Discover More

What is the average Lepine lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Lepine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lepine in 1951 was 52, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lepine

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Lepine family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Lepine last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial