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Klempel Family History

Klempel 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: Kuempel, Kempel, Klepper, Klemmer, Kemper, Kloeppel, Tempel, Kempen

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Where is the Klempel family from?

You can see how Klempel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klempel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Klempel families living in Idaho. This was about 50% of all the recorded Klempel's in USA. Idaho had the highest population of Klempel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klempel 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 Klempel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Klempel. 67% of Klempel 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
    67%
  • Milkman
    34%

What Klempel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 311 census records available for the last name Klempel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klempel 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Klempel. 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 69 military records available for the last name Klempel. For the veterans among your Klempel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klempel lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Klempel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Klempel in 1954 was 54, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Klempel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klempel 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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