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Klep Family History

Klep 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: Kley, Keep, Klepp, Klee, Klemp, Klem, Koep, Kiel, Kopp, Lee

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Where is the Klep family from?

You can see how Klep families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klep family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Klep families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Klep family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Klep's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Klep families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klep surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klep ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klep. 34% of Klep men worked as a New Worker and 100% of Klep women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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What Klep family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Klep. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klep 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Klep. 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 74 military records available for the last name Klep. For the veterans among your Klep ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klep lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2001, in the United States, Klep life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Klep in 1952 was 39, and 61 in 2001.

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