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Klempen Family History

Klempen 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: Kempen, Klepper, Kampen, Klemmer, Kemper, Kremen, Kleven, Keppen

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Where is the Klempen family from?

You can see how Klempen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klempen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Klempen family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Klempen's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Klempen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klempen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klempen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Klempen. 100% of Klempen men worked as a Machinist. .

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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

  • Machinist
    100%
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What Klempen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Klempen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klempen 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Klempen. 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 7 military records available for the last name Klempen. For the veterans among your Klempen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klempen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1983, in the United States, Klempen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Klempen in 1970 was 74, and 85 in 1983.

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