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Kloepper Family History

Kloepper Surname Meaning

North German (Klöpper): cognate of South German Klöpfer (see Klopfer). Compare Klopper.

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


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Where is the Kloepper family from?

You can see how Kloepper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kloepper family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kloepper families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 28 Kloepper families living in Illinois. This was about 41% of all the recorded Kloepper's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kloepper families in 1880.
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What did your Kloepper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kloepper. 25% of Kloepper men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kloepper women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Kloepper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kloepper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kloepper 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Kloepper. 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 407 military records available for the last name Kloepper. For the veterans among your Kloepper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kloepper lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kloepper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kloepper in 1959 was 68, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kloepper

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kloepper 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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