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Klapkowski Family History

Klapkowski 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: Lepkowski, Laskowski, Blaskowski, Kulakowski, Kalkowski, Latkowski

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Where is the Klapkowski family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Klapkowski. 100% of Klapkowski men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Klapkowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Klapkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klapkowski 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Klapkowski. 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 41 military records available for the last name Klapkowski. For the veterans among your Klapkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klapkowski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Klapkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Klapkowski in 1963 was 41, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klapkowski 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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