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Leppere Family History

Leppere 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, Lepere, Leppert, Klepper, Pepper, Leclere, Lepre, Lippert

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Where is the Leppere family from?

You can see how Leppere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leppere family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Leppere families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Leppere families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Leppere's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Leppere families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leppere surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leppere ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leppere. 100% of Leppere 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Leppere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leppere 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Leppere. 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 11 military records available for the last name Leppere. For the veterans among your Leppere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leppere lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Leppere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Leppere in 1972 was 73, and 63 in 2000.

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