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Kloeppel Family History

Kloeppel Name Meaning

German (Klöppel): from Klöppel ‘clapper’ hence a metonymic occupational name for a bell-ringer or any craftsman using a clapper-like instrument in his work. Compare Klopfer . The same word was also used to denote a clumsy youth and the surname could equally have arisen from a nickname with this sense.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Klepper, Koeppel, Knueppel, Koppel, Kloepper, Klipfel, Kopper, Klepp

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Where is the Kloeppel family from?

You can see how Kloeppel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kloeppel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kloeppel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Kloeppel families living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kloeppel's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kloeppel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kloeppel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kloeppel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kloeppel. 42% of Kloeppel men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Kloeppel women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kloeppel were Farming and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer Owner
    11%
  • Farming
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    24%
  • House Keeper
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Stenographer
    16%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kloeppel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kloeppel 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 314 immigration records available for the last name Kloeppel. 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 763 military records available for the last name Kloeppel. For the veterans among your Kloeppel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kloeppel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kloeppel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kloeppel in 1962 was 85, and 72 in 2004.

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