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Klamper Family History

Klamper 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: Klapper, Kamper, Klamer, Klammer, Lamper, Klepper, Kampen, Klauer

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Where is the Klamper family from?

You can see how Klamper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klamper family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Klamper families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Klamper families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Klamper's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Klamper families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klamper surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klamper ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Klamper ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Klamper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klamper 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Klamper. 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 62 military records available for the last name Klamper. For the veterans among your Klamper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klamper lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Klamper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Klamper in 1966 was 49, and 94 in 2001.

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