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Leple Family History

Leple 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: Lepre, Lepe, Lepley, Lee, Temple, Apple, Mehle, Pelle, Belle, Helle

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Where is the Leple family from?

You can see how Leple families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leple family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Leple families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Leple family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Leple's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Leple families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leple surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leple ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leple. 50% of Leple 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
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%
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What Leple family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Leple. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leple 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Leple. 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 7 military records available for the last name Leple. For the veterans among your Leple ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leple lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Leple life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Leple in 1967 was 85, and 59 in 2001.

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