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Kleeger Family History

Kleeger 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: Kreeger, Fleeger, Klepper, Klemmer, Ledger, Klever, Krieger, Krueger

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Where is the Kleeger family from?

You can see how Kleeger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kleeger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kleeger families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kleeger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kleeger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kleeger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kleeger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kleeger. 100% of Kleeger men worked as an Operator. .

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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

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Kleeger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kleeger 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Kleeger. 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 35 military records available for the last name Kleeger. For the veterans among your Kleeger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kleeger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kleeger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kleeger in 1964 was 57, and 42 in 2004.

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