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Kleitman Family History

Kleitman 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: Kleiman, Fleitman, Kleinman, Kreitman, Leitman, Leiman, Reitman

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Where is the Kleitman family from?

You can see how Kleitman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kleitman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kleitman families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Kleitman families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kleitman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kleitman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kleitman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kleitman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Kleitman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kleitman 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Kleitman. 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 25 military records available for the last name Kleitman. For the veterans among your Kleitman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kleitman lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Kleitman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kleitman in 1974 was 71, and 79 in 2004.

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