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Kleppel Family History

Kleppel 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: Klepper, Kloeppel, Koeppel, Kleppe, Keppel, Klippel, Kappel, Koppel

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Where is the Kleppel family from?

You can see how Kleppel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kleppel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kleppel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Kleppel families living in New Jersey. This was about 47% of all the recorded Kleppel's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Kleppel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kleppel 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 Kleppel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kleppel. 43% of Kleppel men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Kleppel women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Machinist
    29%
  • Saleman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Kleppel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 890 census records available for the last name Kleppel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kleppel 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Kleppel. 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 110 military records available for the last name Kleppel. For the veterans among your Kleppel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kleppel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Kleppel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kleppel in 1967 was 81, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kleppel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kleppel 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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