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Kleimer Family History

Kleimer 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: Klemmer, Kleiber, Kleier, Leimer, Kreimer, Kleiner, Kleiser, Klepper

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Where is the Kleimer family from?

You can see how Kleimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kleimer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kleimer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Kleimer families living in Tennessee. This was about 57% of all the recorded Kleimer's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Kleimer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kleimer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kleimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kleimer. 100% of Kleimer men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 331 census records available for the last name Kleimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kleimer 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Kleimer. 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 38 military records available for the last name Kleimer. For the veterans among your Kleimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kleimer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Kleimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kleimer in 1966 was 62, and 90 in 2003.

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