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Lepera Name Meaning

Italian (Sicily): dialect topographic name for someone who lived by ‘the pear tree’.

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


Similar surnames: Lepre, Perera, Lever, Leer, Pera, Devera, Leier, Cepero, La Pera

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Where is the Lepera family from?

You can see how Lepera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lepera family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lepera families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Lepera family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lepera's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Lepera families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lepera surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lepera ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Caissier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lepera. 100% of Lepera women worked as a Caissier. .

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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 1921

  • Caissier
    100%
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What Lepera family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 944 census records available for the last name Lepera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lepera 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 474 immigration records available for the last name Lepera. 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 282 military records available for the last name Lepera. For the veterans among your Lepera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lepera lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Lepera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lepera in 1952 was 46, and 77 in 2004.

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