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Kleiven Family History

Kleiven 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: Kleven, Leven, Klever, Klein, Kleiber, Kleve, Keeven, Kleier, Kleiman

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Where is the Kleiven family from?

You can see how Kleiven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kleiven family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kleiven families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Kleiven families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Kleiven's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kleiven families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kleiven surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kleiven ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kleiven. 50% of Kleiven men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farm Hand
    50%
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Kleiven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kleiven 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 314 immigration records available for the last name Kleiven. 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 14 military records available for the last name Kleiven. For the veterans among your Kleiven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kleiven lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Kleiven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kleiven in 1966 was 89, and 100 in 2001.

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