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Klimple Family History

Klimple 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: Kimple, Kimble, Kipple, Fimple, Kemple, Knipple, Gimple, Klinge

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Where is the Klimple family from?

You can see how Klimple families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klimple family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Klimple families living in North Dakota. This was about 63% of all the recorded Klimple's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Klimple families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klimple surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klimple ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Klimple. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klimple 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Klimple. 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 31 military records available for the last name Klimple. For the veterans among your Klimple ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klimple lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Klimple life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Klimple in 1970 was 51, and 75 in 2004.

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