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Clepper Family History

Clepper Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Klepper.

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


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Where is the Clepper family from?

You can see how Clepper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clepper family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clepper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Clepper families living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Clepper's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Clepper families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clepper 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 Clepper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Clepper. 35% of Clepper men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Clepper women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clepper were Salesman and Farm Hand.

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    24%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Saleslady
    16%
  • Farm Hand
    16%

What Clepper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Clepper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clepper 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Clepper. 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 667 military records available for the last name Clepper. For the veterans among your Clepper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clepper lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Clepper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Clepper in 1953 was 45, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clepper

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clepper 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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