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Klipp Family History

Klipp Surname Meaning

North German: topographic name from Middle Low German klif ‘steep hill river bank’.

Metonymic occupational name for a shoemaker from Middle Low German klipp ‘low shoe clog’.

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


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Where is the Klipp family from?

You can see how Klipp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klipp family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Klipp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Klipp families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Klipp's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Klipp families in 1891.
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What did your Klipp ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Decorator and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Klipp. 100% of Klipp men worked as a House Decorator and 100% of Klipp women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • House Decorator
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Klipp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Klipp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klipp 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 471 immigration records available for the last name Klipp. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Klipp. For the veterans among your Klipp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klipp lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Klipp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Klipp in 1962 was 72, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klipp 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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