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Klean Family History

Klean 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: Klein, Kleban, Lean, Olean, Kean, Kleyn, Kleman, Kleen, Bean, Kan

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Where is the Klean family from?

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

What did your Klean ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Klean. 43% of Klean men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Klean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klean 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Klean. 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 85 military records available for the last name Klean. For the veterans among your Klean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klean lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Klean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Klean in 1973 was 68, and 72 in 2004.

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