Lepich History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Lepich surname was no doubt an occupational name for someone who worked as a "law-page. Probably an apparitor or summoner, a servant of the law." 1 Early Origins of the Lepich familyThe surname Lepich was first found in Yorkshire, where Johannes Lawpage was listed in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rrolls of 1379. 1 Christopher Lawpage was listed in Norfolk, but no date or location was given. 2 Early History of the Lepich familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lepich research. Another 148 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1379, 1568, 1778, 1787 and 1798 are included under the topic Early Lepich History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Lepich Spelling VariationsBefore the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Lepich were recorded, including Lappage, Lapage, Lappadge, Lapidge, Lawpage, Lapish, Lepage and many more. Early Notables of the Lepich familyMore information is included under the topic Early Lepich Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Lepich familyTo escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Lepich family emigrate to North America: Edward Lappage, who arrived in Maryland in 1681; Andrew LePage, who arrived in Prince Edward Island in 1806; Frederick Lepage, who was recorded as the shipping agent for St. John's in Newfoundland in 1829.
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