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Klemans Family History

Klemans 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: Clemans, Klemens, Kleman, Klemann, Kleban, Kleiman, Kleeman, Emans

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Where is the Klemans family from?

You can see how Klemans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klemans family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Klemans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Klemans families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Klemans's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Klemans families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klemans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klemans ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Klemans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klemans 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Klemans. 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 Klemans. For the veterans among your Klemans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klemans lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Klemans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Klemans in 1961 was 64, and 83 in 2003.

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