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Klejna Family History

Klejna 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, Klenk, Lena, Kemna, Klema, Leja, Klebba, Keena, Hejna, Klenz

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Where is the Klejna family from?

You can see how Klejna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klejna family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Klejna families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Klejna's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Klejna families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klejna surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klejna ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Klejna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klejna 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Klejna. 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 21 military records available for the last name Klejna. For the veterans among your Klejna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klejna lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Klejna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Klejna in 1967 was 69, and 92 in 2004.

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