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Lepisto Family History

Lepisto Surname Meaning

Finnish (Lepistö): habitational name from farms so named from leppä ‘alder tree’ + the locative or collective suffix -sto thus referring to ‘alderwood’.

Established as a hereditary surname since the 19th century in western and southern Finland.

In some cases also adopted in the name-changing campaigns of the early 20th century.

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


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Where is the Lepisto family from?

You can see how Lepisto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lepisto family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lepisto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Lepisto families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Lepisto's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lepisto families in 1911.
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What did your Lepisto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lepisto. 23% of Lepisto men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Lepisto women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lepisto were Salesman and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    67%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%

What Lepisto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lepisto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lepisto 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 970 immigration records available for the last name Lepisto. 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 284 military records available for the last name Lepisto. For the veterans among your Lepisto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lepisto lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Lepisto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lepisto in 1949 was 43, and 86 in 2004.

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