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Kleinstein Family History

Kleinstein 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: Einstein, Weinstein, Klipstein, Feinstein, Reinstein, Bernstein

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Where is the Kleinstein family from?

You can see how Kleinstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kleinstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kleinstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Kleinstein families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kleinstein's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kleinstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kleinstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kleinstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kleinstein. 60% of Kleinstein men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Kleinstein women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kleinstein were Prop and Operator. .

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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
    60%
  • Shipping Clerk
    14%
  • Printer
    14%
  • Prop
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Operator
    50%
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Census Records

There are 627 census records available for the last name Kleinstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kleinstein 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 356 immigration records available for the last name Kleinstein. 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 100 military records available for the last name Kleinstein. For the veterans among your Kleinstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kleinstein lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Kleinstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kleinstein in 1951 was 43, and 82 in 2004.

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