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Klepec Family History

Klepec 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: Klepac, Klepper, Klever, Kopec, Kleber, Kleve, Kieper, Klepp, Klee

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Where is the Klepec family from?

You can see how Klepec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klepec family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Klepec families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Klepec's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Klepec families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klepec 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 Klepec ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Baker
    100%

What Klepec family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Klepec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klepec 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Klepec. 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 24 military records available for the last name Klepec. For the veterans among your Klepec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klepec lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Klepec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Klepec in 1951 was 49, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klepec 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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