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Klockenkemper Family History

Klockenkemper 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: Kochenderfer, Hockemeyer, Glockner, Kronenwetter, Rockefeller

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Where is the Klockenkemper family from?

You can see how Klockenkemper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klockenkemper family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Klockenkemper families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Klockenkemper's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Klockenkemper families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klockenkemper surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klockenkemper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Klockenkemper. 100% of Klockenkemper men worked as an Operator. .

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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

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Klockenkemper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klockenkemper 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Klockenkemper. 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 78 military records available for the last name Klockenkemper. For the veterans among your Klockenkemper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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