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Kluemper Family History

Kluemper 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, Kemper, Klempner, Kuempel, Kloepper, Kluesner

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Where is the Kluemper family from?

You can see how Kluemper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kluemper family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kluemper families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Kluemper families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kluemper's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kluemper families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kluemper surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kluemper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kluemper. 50% of Kluemper men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kluemper women worked as a House Wife. .

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    100%
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What Kluemper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 372 census records available for the last name Kluemper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kluemper 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Kluemper. 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 205 military records available for the last name Kluemper. For the veterans among your Kluemper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kluemper lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kluemper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kluemper in 1963 was 79, and 59 in 2004.

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