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Klappal Family History

Klappal 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: Kappel, Klapper, Kapral, Kappas, Klapp, Klippel, Kaplan, Klepper

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Where is the Klappal family from?

You can see how Klappal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klappal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Klappal family living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Klappal's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Klappal families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Klappal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klappal 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Klappal. 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 6 military records available for the last name Klappal. For the veterans among your Klappal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klappal lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Klappal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Klappal in 1963 was 77, and 46 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klappal 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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