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Kleinpeter Family History

Kleinpeter Name Meaning

German: from a compound name composed of the elements klein ‘little’ + the personal name Peter hence ‘little Peter’ a term of endearment or distinguishing name for two bearers of the same name (Peter) ‘Peter the younger’.

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


Similar surnames: Kleinberg, Kreiter, Klepper, Kleinert, Kleinfeld, Kleinfelder

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Where is the Kleinpeter family from?

You can see how Kleinpeter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kleinpeter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kleinpeter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Kleinpeter families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kleinpeter's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Kleinpeter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kleinpeter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kleinpeter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kleinpeter. 24% of Kleinpeter men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Kleinpeter women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kleinpeter were Operator and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    24%
  • Bookkeeper
    18%
  • Saleslady
    18%
  • Stenographer
    18%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kleinpeter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kleinpeter 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Kleinpeter. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 814 military records available for the last name Kleinpeter. For the veterans among your Kleinpeter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kleinpeter lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kleinpeter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kleinpeter in 1954 was 52, and 80 in 2004.

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