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Cleppe Family History

Cleppe 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: Kleppe, Clepper, Klepper, Clapper, Lippe, Cleve, Clee, Lepper, Klepp

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Where is the Cleppe family from?

You can see how Cleppe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cleppe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Cleppe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Cleppe family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cleppe's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Cleppe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cleppe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cleppe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cleppe. 60% of Cleppe men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Cleppe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 384 census records available for the last name Cleppe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cleppe 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Cleppe. 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 171 military records available for the last name Cleppe. For the veterans among your Cleppe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cleppe lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Cleppe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cleppe in 1965 was 80, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cleppe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cleppe 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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