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Klops Family History

Klops Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Klos, Kloss, Klopp, Kops, Klopf, Kloos, Kloes, Koops, Knops, Kos

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Where is the Klops family from?

You can see how Klops families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klops family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Klops families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Klops families living in Illinois. This was about 45% of all the recorded Klops's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Klops families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klops surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Klops. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klops 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Klops. 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 22 military records available for the last name Klops. For the veterans among your Klops ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klops lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1990, in the United States, Klops life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Klops in 1963 was 74, and 92 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klops 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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