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Klopstad Family History

Klopstad 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: Kolstad, Krogstad, Karlstad, Lystad, Hofstad, Rogstad, Onstad

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Where is the Klopstad family from?

You can see how Klopstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klopstad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Klopstad families living in South Dakota. This was about 80% of all the recorded Klopstad's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Klopstad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klopstad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klopstad ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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What Klopstad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Klopstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klopstad 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Klopstad. 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 12 military records available for the last name Klopstad. For the veterans among your Klopstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klopstad lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Klopstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Klopstad in 1968 was 80, and 54 in 2002.

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