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Kloppenburg Family History

Kloppenburg Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from Cloppenburg near Oldenburg.

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


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Where is the Kloppenburg family from?

You can see how Kloppenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kloppenburg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kloppenburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Kloppenburg families living in California. This was about 23% of all the recorded Kloppenburg's in USA. California had the highest population of Kloppenburg families in 1880.
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What did your Kloppenburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kloppenburg. 29% of Kloppenburg men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Kloppenburg women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kloppenburg were Carpenter and Farm Owner.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Farm Owner
    25%

What Kloppenburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kloppenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kloppenburg 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kloppenburg. 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 570 military records available for the last name Kloppenburg. For the veterans among your Kloppenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kloppenburg lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kloppenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kloppenburg in 1956 was 35, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kloppenburg 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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