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Lepperd Family History

Lepperd 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: Lepper, Leppert, Leppard, Klepper, Pepper, Leopard, Lippert, Hepper

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Where is the Lepperd family from?

You can see how Lepperd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lepperd family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lepperd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Lepperd families living in Alberta. This was about 60% of all the recorded Lepperd's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Lepperd families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lepperd 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 Lepperd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lepperd. 50% of Lepperd men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Lepperd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 594 census records available for the last name Lepperd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lepperd 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Lepperd. 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 156 military records available for the last name Lepperd. For the veterans among your Lepperd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lepperd lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Lepperd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lepperd in 1954 was 54, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lepperd

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lepperd 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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