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Klempa Family History

Klempa 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: Kempa, Klemp, Klema, Krempa, Kemp, Klemm, Lemp, Klepp, Klepac

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Where is the Klempa family from?

You can see how Klempa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klempa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Klempa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Klempa families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Klempa's in USA. New York had the highest population of Klempa families in 1880.
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What did your Klempa ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

What Klempa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Klempa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klempa 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Klempa. 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 130 military records available for the last name Klempa. For the veterans among your Klempa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klempa lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Klempa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Klempa in 1963 was 79, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Klempa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klempa 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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