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Klopfenstine Family History

Klopfenstine 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: Klopfenstein, Howenstine, Florentine, Lowenstein, Florentino

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Where is the Klopfenstine family from?

You can see how Klopfenstine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klopfenstine family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Klopfenstine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Klopfenstine families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Klopfenstine's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Klopfenstine families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klopfenstine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klopfenstine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Klopfenstine. 50% of Klopfenstine men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Klopfenstine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klopfenstine 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Klopfenstine. 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 82 military records available for the last name Klopfenstine. For the veterans among your Klopfenstine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klopfenstine lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Klopfenstine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Klopfenstine in 1966 was 80, and 74 in 2004.

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