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Lepp Family History

Lepp Surname Meaning

German:: unflattering nickname from Middle High German lappe ‘coxcomb puppy’ (modern German Laffe).

Habitational name from a place so named near Neuss in the Rhineland.

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


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Where is the Lepp family from?

You can see how Lepp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lepp family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lepp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 21 Lepp families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 81% of all the recorded Lepp's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Lepp families in 1911.
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What did your Lepp ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lepp. 60% of Lepp men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lepp women worked as a Servant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    100%

What Lepp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Lepp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lepp 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lepp. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lepp. For the veterans among your Lepp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lepp lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Lepp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lepp in 1961 was 48, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lepp 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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