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Klebs Family History

Klebs 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: Krebs, Klebe, Kless, Klees, Kleis, Lees, Kress, Kley, Klein, Kleber

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Where is the Klebs family from?

You can see how Klebs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klebs family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Klebs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Klebs families living in Missouri. This was about 30% of all the recorded Klebs's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Klebs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klebs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klebs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Klebs. 28% of Klebs 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
    28%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Owner Manager
    12%
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Census Records

There are 842 census records available for the last name Klebs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klebs 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Klebs. 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 642 military records available for the last name Klebs. For the veterans among your Klebs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klebs lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Klebs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Klebs in 1963 was 79, and 75 in 2004.

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