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Lepert Family History

Lepert Name 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: Lebert, Lemert, Levert, Lempert, Lepere, Lepera, Leppert, Lever

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Where is the Lepert family from?

You can see how Lepert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lepert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lepert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Lepert family living in Arkansas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Lepert's in USA. Arkansas and 2 other states had the highest population of Lepert families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lepert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lepert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lepert. 43% of Lepert men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    43%
  • Carpenter
    29%
  • Mechanic
    29%
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Census Records

There are 548 census records available for the last name Lepert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lepert 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Lepert. 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 118 military records available for the last name Lepert. For the veterans among your Lepert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lepert lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Lepert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Lepert in 1966 was 90, and 87 in 2003.

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