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Clepp Family History

Clepp Name 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: Klepp, Clapp, Lepp, Clipp, Cleek, Copp, Lipp, Clear, Cropp, Plapp

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Where is the Clepp family from?

You can see how Clepp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clepp family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Clepp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Clepp families living in West Virginia. This was about 58% of all the recorded Clepp's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Clepp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clepp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Clepp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Clepp. 50% of Clepp men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
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Census Records

There are 308 census records available for the last name Clepp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clepp 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Clepp. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Clepp. For the veterans among your Clepp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clepp lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2001, in the United States, Clepp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Clepp in 1987 was 53, and 83 in 2001.

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