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Lepler Family History

Lepler 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: Lepper, Legler, Kepler, Lemler, Lepley, Lefler, Hepler, Epler, Geller

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Where is the Lepler family from?

You can see how Lepler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lepler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lepler families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Lepler family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Lepler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Lepler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lepler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lepler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lepler. 32% of Lepler men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Lawyer
    19%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Painter
    13%
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Census Records

There are 623 census records available for the last name Lepler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lepler 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Lepler. 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 62 military records available for the last name Lepler. For the veterans among your Lepler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lepler lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Lepler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Lepler in 1956 was 54, and 83 in 2003.

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