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Clep Family History

Clep Surname 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: Clee, Clem, Cler, Lee, Cap, Leo, Cleek, Chew, Chen, Caleb

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Where is the Clep family from?

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

There are 48 census records available for the last name Clep. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clep 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Clep. 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 6 military records available for the last name Clep. For the veterans among your Clep ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clep lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2002, in the United States, Clep life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Clep in 1994 was 68, and 55 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clep

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clep ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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