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Kleit Family History

Kleit 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, Kleid, Klett, Kleist, Kleis, Leib, Fleet, Leite, Keil, Klette

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Where is the Kleit family from?

You can see how Kleit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kleit family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kleit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Kleit family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kleit's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Kleit families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kleit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kleit ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kleit ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Kleit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kleit 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Kleit. 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 17 military records available for the last name Kleit. For the veterans among your Kleit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kleit lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Kleit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kleit in 1965 was 84, and 87 in 2000.

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