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Lepkowski Family History

Lepkowski Surname Meaning

Polish (Łepkowski): habitational name for someone from Łebki (formerly also Łepki) in Masovian, Podlaskie, and Silesian voivodeships.

Łepki and Łepków (now Skarbikowo) in Masovian Voivodeship named with a nickname derived from łepek łebek ‘little head’ (compare Lebeck).

The surname could also be derived directly from the nickname + the surname ending -owski.

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


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Where is the Lepkowski family from?

You can see how Lepkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lepkowski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lepkowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Lepkowski family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Lepkowski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lepkowski families in 1880.
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What did your Lepkowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lepkowski. 55% of Lepkowski men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Lepkowski women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lepkowski were Guard and Seamstress Knitter.

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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
    55%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Guard
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Housework
    23%
  • Seamstress Knitter
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lepkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lepkowski 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 338 immigration records available for the last name Lepkowski. 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 761 military records available for the last name Lepkowski. For the veterans among your Lepkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lepkowski lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Lepkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Lepkowski in 1957 was 45, and 77 in 2004.

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