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Klesper Family History

Klesper 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: Klepper, Klemmer, Klever, Klapper, Keiper, Kleber, Lester, Kemper

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Where is the Klesper family from?

You can see how Klesper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klesper family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Klesper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Klesper families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Klesper's in USA. New York had the highest population of Klesper families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klesper surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klesper ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Klesper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klesper 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Klesper. 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 70 military records available for the last name Klesper. For the veterans among your Klesper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klesper lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Klesper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Klesper in 1968 was 79, and 57 in 2004.

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