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Lepping Family History

Lepping 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: Epping, Lapping, Lepine, Leeming, Tipping, Lemming, Leiding, Leising

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Where is the Lepping family from?

You can see how Lepping families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lepping family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lepping families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 11 Lepping families living in Ontario. This was about 73% of all the recorded Lepping's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lepping families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lepping surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lepping ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lepping. 50% of Lepping men worked as a Shipping Clerk and 100% of Lepping women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Shipping Clerk
    50%
  • Fireman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Lepping family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 967 census records available for the last name Lepping. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lepping 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Lepping. 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 136 military records available for the last name Lepping. For the veterans among your Lepping ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lepping lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lepping life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lepping in 1962 was 73, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lepping

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lepping 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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