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Lepis Family History

Lepis 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: Lewis, Levis, Leis, Reis, Melis, Lees, Pepin, Alexis, Lis, Meis

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Where is the Lepis family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lepis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lepis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lepis. 100% of Lepis women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Lepis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lepis 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Lepis. 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 24 military records available for the last name Lepis. For the veterans among your Lepis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lepis lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Lepis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Lepis in 1950 was 44, and 78 in 2003.

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