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Kleypas Family History

Kleypas Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German (Westphalia) Kleipass or Kleypass: probably from Kleophas the name of one of the two disciples who met Jesus on the way to Emmaus

and was adopted as the patron saint of the Teutonic Order.

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


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Where is the Kleypas family from?

You can see how Kleypas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kleypas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Kleypas families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Kleypas's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Kleypas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kleypas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kleypas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Labor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kleypas. 84% of Kleypas men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kleypas women worked as a Farm Labor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kleypas were Salesman and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    84%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Labor
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Kleypas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 353 census records available for the last name Kleypas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kleypas 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Kleypas. 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 112 military records available for the last name Kleypas. For the veterans among your Kleypas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kleypas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kleypas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kleypas in 1963 was 66, and 82 in 2004.

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