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Lepke Family History

Lepke 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: Leake, Lepre, Leske, Lenke, Repke, Lemke, Lepe, Lipke, Luepke, Leeke

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Where is the Lepke family from?

You can see how Lepke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lepke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Lepke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Lepke families living in Wisconsin. This was about 24% of all the recorded Lepke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Lepke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lepke 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 Lepke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lepke. 30% of Lepke men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Lepke women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lepke were Cook and 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 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Cook
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Saleslady
    29%
  • Servant
    29%
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What Lepke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lepke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lepke 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 304 immigration records available for the last name Lepke. 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 281 military records available for the last name Lepke. For the veterans among your Lepke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lepke lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Lepke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lepke in 1961 was 43, and 86 in 2004.

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