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Kloepfer Family History

Kloepfer Name Meaning

German (Klöpfer): see Klopfer .

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


Similar surnames: Kloepper, Klopfer, Klepfer, Klepper, Kloeppel, Toepfer, Loeper

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Where is the Kloepfer family from?

You can see how Kloepfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kloepfer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kloepfer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 35 Kloepfer families living in New York. This was about 35% of all the recorded Kloepfer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kloepfer families in 1880.
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What did your Kloepfer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kloepfer. 15% of Kloepfer men worked as a Salesman and 17% of Kloepfer women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kloepfer were Clerk and Principal. .

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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

  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    17%
  • Typist
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Principal
    17%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kloepfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kloepfer 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 550 immigration records available for the last name Kloepfer. 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 580 military records available for the last name Kloepfer. For the veterans among your Kloepfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kloepfer lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Kloepfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kloepfer in 1946 was 39, and 87 in 2004.

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