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Kleina Family History

Kleina 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: Klein, Kleine, Klink, Kalina, Lein, Leino, Reina, Klenk, Kleier

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Where is the Kleina family from?

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

What did your Kleina ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 393 census records available for the last name Kleina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kleina 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Kleina. 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 151 military records available for the last name Kleina. For the veterans among your Kleina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kleina lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kleina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kleina in 1962 was 69, and 90 in 2004.

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