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Kleinwald Family History

Kleinwald 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: Kleinfeld, Leinwand, Reinwald, Kleinhans, Kleinman, Kleinjan

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Where is the Kleinwald family from?

You can see how Kleinwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kleinwald family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kleinwald families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kleinwald's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kleinwald families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kleinwald surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kleinwald ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Kleinwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kleinwald 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Kleinwald. 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 9 military records available for the last name Kleinwald. For the veterans among your Kleinwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kleinwald lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Kleinwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kleinwald in 1968 was 90, and 88 in 2001.

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