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Lepla Family History

Lepla 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: Leppla, Lella, Lipka, Lala, Vela, Perla, Lipa, Pella, Sella, Tella

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Where is the Lepla family from?

You can see how Lepla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lepla family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lepla families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Lepla family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Lepla's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Lepla families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lepla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lepla ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Farm
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lepla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lepla 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Lepla. 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 85 military records available for the last name Lepla. For the veterans among your Lepla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lepla lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lepla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Lepla in 1963 was 72, and 82 in 2004.

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