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Klopf Name Meaning

German (also Klöpf): metonymic occupational name from a noun derivative of Middle High German klopfen ‘to pound bang or hammer’ (see Klopfer ).

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


Similar surnames: Kopf, Knopf, Klopfer, Klopp, Hopf, Topf, Krapf, Karpf, Klock, Knopp

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Where is the Klopf family from?

You can see how Klopf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klopf family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Klopf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Klopf family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Klopf's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Klopf families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klopf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klopf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klopf. 34% of Klopf men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Klopf women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Klopf were Clerk and Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    28%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Klopf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klopf 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Klopf. 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 790 military records available for the last name Klopf. For the veterans among your Klopf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klopf lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Klopf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Klopf in 1950 was 34, and 76 in 2004.

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