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Leppert Family History

Leppert Name Meaning

German: variant of Lepper 1 with excrescent -t. German: from an ancient Germanic personal name composed of liut ‘people’ + berht ‘bright shining’. English: variant of Leopard .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Lempert, Geppert, Lepper, Pepper, Tepper, Leppard, Lampert, Lebert

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Where is the Leppert family from?

You can see how Leppert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leppert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Leppert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Leppert family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Leppert's in USA. New York had the highest population of Leppert families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leppert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leppert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leppert. 18% of Leppert men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Leppert women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leppert were Clerk and Secretary. .

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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
    18%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Secretary
    9%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Leppert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leppert 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Leppert. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Leppert. For the veterans among your Leppert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leppert lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Leppert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Leppert in 1956 was 58, and 81 in 2004.

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