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Kleer Family History

Kleer 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: Klever, Kleber, Leer, Klee, Kleier, Kneer, Klehr, Keer, Fleer, Klees

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Where is the Kleer family from?

You can see how Kleer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kleer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kleer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Kleer families living in Missouri. This was about 45% of all the recorded Kleer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kleer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kleer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kleer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kleer. 58% of Kleer men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Kleer women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kleer were Miner and Maid. .

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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
    58%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Miner
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
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Census Records

There are 980 census records available for the last name Kleer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kleer 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 359 immigration records available for the last name Kleer. 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 297 military records available for the last name Kleer. For the veterans among your Kleer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kleer lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Kleer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kleer in 1958 was 61, and 67 in 2004.

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