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Klope Family History

Klope 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: Klopp, Kope, Klopf, Klose, Knope, Kloke, Kopp, Loge, Pope, Love

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Where is the Klope family from?

You can see how Klope families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klope family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Klope families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Klope families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Klope's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Klope families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klope surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klope ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Klope. 43% of Klope men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    43%
  • Farm Labor
    29%
  • Machinist
    29%
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Census Records

There are 386 census records available for the last name Klope. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klope 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Klope. 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 139 military records available for the last name Klope. For the veterans among your Klope ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klope lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Klope life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Klope in 1968 was 73, and 93 in 2003.

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