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Kielkopf Family History

Kielkopf Surname 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: Rehkopf, Klopf, Wittkopf, Sieloff, Kiel, Kopf, Knopf, Kellow, Kellogg

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Where is the Kielkopf family from?

You can see how Kielkopf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kielkopf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kielkopf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Kielkopf families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 88% of all the recorded Kielkopf's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kielkopf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kielkopf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kielkopf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kielkopf. 60% of Kielkopf 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Kielkopf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 369 census records available for the last name Kielkopf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kielkopf 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Kielkopf. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 50 military records available for the last name Kielkopf. For the veterans among your Kielkopf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kielkopf lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kielkopf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kielkopf in 1955 was 53, and 98 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kielkopf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kielkopf ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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