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Kleinkopf Family History

Kleinkopf 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: Kleintop, Kleinow, Weiskopf, Kleinke, Klink, Knopf, Klein, Steinhoff

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Where is the Kleinkopf family from?

You can see how Kleinkopf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kleinkopf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kleinkopf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Kleinkopf families living in Wisconsin. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kleinkopf's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kleinkopf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kleinkopf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kleinkopf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kleinkopf. 56% of Kleinkopf men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Presser
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
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Census Records

There are 408 census records available for the last name Kleinkopf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kleinkopf 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Kleinkopf. 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 122 military records available for the last name Kleinkopf. For the veterans among your Kleinkopf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kleinkopf lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Kleinkopf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kleinkopf in 1962 was 75, and 87 in 2000.

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