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Klemp Family History

Klemp Name Meaning

German: from Middle High German klambe ‘clamp pliers’; hence a metonymic occupational name for a maker or user of such tools.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kemp, Lemp, Klemm, Klepp, Klomp, Kamp, Komp, Klipp, Kneip, Klenk

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Where is the Klemp family from?

You can see how Klemp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klemp family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Klemp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Klemp families living in Ontario. This was about 73% of all the recorded Klemp's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Klemp families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klemp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klemp ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Klemp. 100% of Klemp 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Klemp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klemp 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 907 immigration records available for the last name Klemp. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Klemp. For the veterans among your Klemp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klemp lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Klemp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Klemp in 1952 was 36, and 87 in 2004.

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