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Kle Family History

Kle 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: Kye, Kale, Kley, Kyle, Kile, Klee, Ale, Ke, Klem, Kue

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Where is the Kle family from?

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

What did your Kle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Welder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kle. 100% of Kle men worked as a Welder. .

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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

  • Welder
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kle 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Kle. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Kle. For the veterans among your Kle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kle lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1998, in the United States, Kle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kle in 1983 was 61, and 82 in 1998.

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