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Kleager Family History

Kleager 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: Kreager, Klepper, Klauer, Klemmer, Leader, Ledger, Cleaver, Klever

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Where is the Kleager family from?

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

What did your Kleager ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kleager. 75% of Kleager 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 1940

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Laborer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Kleager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kleager 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Kleager. 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 131 military records available for the last name Kleager. For the veterans among your Kleager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kleager lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kleager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kleager in 1963 was 85, and 86 in 2003.

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