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Klepek Family History

Klepek 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: Cleek, Klepper, Klever, Kleber, Kleve, Kieper, Klepp, Klenk, Klee

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Where is the Klepek family from?

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

In 1940, Machinist and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klepek. 50% of Klepek men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Klepek women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    50%
  • Labor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Klepek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Klepek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klepek 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Klepek. 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 80 military records available for the last name Klepek. For the veterans among your Klepek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klepek lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Klepek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Klepek in 1950 was 41, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Klepek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klepek 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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