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Kleinhan Family History

Kleinhan 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: Kleinhans, Kleinman, Kleinjan, Kleiman, Kleinhenz, Kleinmann, Kinman

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Where is the Kleinhan family from?

You can see how Kleinhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kleinhan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kleinhan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Kleinhan families living in New York. This was about 73% of all the recorded Kleinhan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kleinhan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kleinhan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kleinhan ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Kleinhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kleinhan 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Kleinhan. 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 7 military records available for the last name Kleinhan. For the veterans among your Kleinhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kleinhan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Kleinhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Kleinhan in 1969 was 88, and 62 in 1998.

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