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Klepps Family History

Klepps 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: Klepp, Kleppe, Krepps, Klepper, Epps, Klepac, Klopp, Kreps, Kleypas

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Where is the Klepps family from?

You can see how Klepps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klepps family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Klepps families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Klepps families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Klepps's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Klepps families in 1880.
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What did your Klepps ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Soldier was the top reported job for people in the USA named Klepps. 34% of Klepps men worked as a Soldier.

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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

  • Soldier
    34%
  • Assembler
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Klepps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klepps 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Klepps. 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 69 military records available for the last name Klepps. For the veterans among your Klepps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klepps lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Klepps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Klepps in 1967 was 72, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klepps 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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