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Klaphake Family History

Klaphake Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: variant of North German Klaphecke and Dutch Van 't Klaphek topographic names for someone living near a trapdoor or a gate in the village fence.

These names are derived from the combination of the words klappen meaning ‘to clap’ or ‘slam’ and hecke which translates to ‘hedge’ or ‘fence’.

Essentially, they describe the location of individuals in relation to a specific feature in their environment, which is a trapdoor or gate.

This indicates a geographical significance tied to the naming convention within these cultures.

Such names often reflect the landscape and the living conditions of the people during that time period.

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


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Where is the Klaphake family from?

You can see how Klaphake families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klaphake family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Klaphake families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Klaphake family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Klaphake's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Klaphake families in 1880.
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What did your Klaphake ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Klaphake. 80% of Klaphake men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    80%
  • Farm
    20%

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Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Klaphake. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klaphake 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Klaphake. 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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There are 19 military records available for the last name Klaphake. For the veterans among your Klaphake ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klaphake lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Klaphake life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Klaphake in 1971 was 92, and 43 in 2004.

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