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Kleefeld Family History

Kleefeld 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: Kleinfeld, Seefeld, Klipfel, Kornfeld, Kreifels, Rehfeld, Neufeld

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Where is the Kleefeld family from?

You can see how Kleefeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kleefeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kleefeld families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Kleefeld families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kleefeld's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kleefeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kleefeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kleefeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kleefeld. 100% of Kleefeld women worked as a Domestic Servant. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Servant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 390 census records available for the last name Kleefeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kleefeld 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 491 immigration records available for the last name Kleefeld. 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 170 military records available for the last name Kleefeld. For the veterans among your Kleefeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kleefeld lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Kleefeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Kleefeld in 1968 was 82, and 63 in 2004.

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