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Lepak Name Meaning

Polish: nickname from a derivative of lepić ‘to mould’ ‘model’ or ‘glue’.

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


Similar surnames: Leppek, Lesak, Pelak, Lezak, Leja, Lapa, Szpak, Revak, Fedak, Klepac

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Where is the Lepak family from?

You can see how Lepak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lepak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Lepak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 25 Lepak families living in Wisconsin. This was about 37% of all the recorded Lepak's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Lepak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lepak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lepak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lepak. 31% of Lepak men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Lepak women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lepak were Machine Operator and Housewife. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Machine Operator
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    27%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Weaver
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lepak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lepak 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 460 immigration records available for the last name Lepak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 720 military records available for the last name Lepak. For the veterans among your Lepak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lepak lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Lepak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lepak in 1959 was 53, and 80 in 2004.

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