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Klapak Family History

Klapak 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: Lapan, Lapa, Klepac, Kraak, Klaphake, Knapik, Vlasak, Klaas, Klapp

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Where is the Klapak family from?

You can see how Klapak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klapak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Klapak family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Klapak's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Klapak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klapak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klapak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Klapak. 60% of Klapak men worked as a Miner. .

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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

  • Miner
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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What Klapak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Klapak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klapak 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Klapak. 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 115 military records available for the last name Klapak. For the veterans among your Klapak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klapak lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Klapak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Klapak in 1945 was 20, and 94 in 2004.

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