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Klepinger Family History

Klepinger Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Klöppinger (see Kloeppinger) or Kleppinger.

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


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Where is the Klepinger family from?

You can see how Klepinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klepinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Klepinger families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Klepinger family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Klepinger's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Klepinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klepinger 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 Klepinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klepinger. 55% of Klepinger men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Klepinger women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Klepinger were Doctor and Secretary.

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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
    55%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Doctor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%

What Klepinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Klepinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klepinger 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Klepinger. 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 302 military records available for the last name Klepinger. For the veterans among your Klepinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klepinger lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Klepinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Klepinger in 1952 was 49, and 73 in 2004.

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