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Lepelley Family History

Lepelley 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: Lemelle, Pelley, Levalley, Lepley, Lewellen, Lavelle, Capelle, Peller

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Where is the Lepelley family from?

You can see how Lepelley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lepelley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lepelley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 9 Lepelley families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Lepelley's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Lepelley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lepelley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lepelley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mover was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lepelley. 100% of Lepelley men worked as a Mover. .

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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

  • Mover
    100%
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Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Lepelley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lepelley 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Lepelley. 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 26 military records available for the last name Lepelley. For the veterans among your Lepelley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lepelley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lepelley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Lepelley in 1962 was 84, and 86 in 2004.

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