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Kleemeyer Family History

Kleemeyer 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: Klusmeyer, Klemmer, Neumeyer, Wedemeyer, Kammeyer, Krietemeyer

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Where is the Kleemeyer family from?

You can see how Kleemeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kleemeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kleemeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Kleemeyer families living in Indiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kleemeyer's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Kleemeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kleemeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kleemeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kleemeyer. 34% of Kleemeyer men worked as a Tailor. .

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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

  • Tailor
    34%
  • Musician
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 509 census records available for the last name Kleemeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kleemeyer 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 427 immigration records available for the last name Kleemeyer. 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 76 military records available for the last name Kleemeyer. For the veterans among your Kleemeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kleemeyer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Kleemeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kleemeyer in 1967 was 75, and 91 in 2003.

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