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Klepfer Family History

Klepfer Surname Meaning

German: variant of Klopfer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Klepfer family from?

You can see how Klepfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klepfer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Klepfer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 68 Klepfer families living in Indiana. This was about 49% of all the recorded Klepfer's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Klepfer families in 1880.
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What did your Klepfer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Office were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klepfer. 25% of Klepfer men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Klepfer women worked as an Office. Some less common occupations for Americans named Klepfer were Mechanic and Housewife.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Mechanic
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office
    28%
  • Inspector
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%

What Klepfer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Klepfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klepfer 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Klepfer. 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 385 military records available for the last name Klepfer. For the veterans among your Klepfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klepfer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Klepfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Klepfer in 1962 was 77, and 92 in 2004.

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