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Klemmetson Family History

Klemmetson 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: Clemetson, Clementson, Clemenson, Clemmensen, Emmerson, Klemmer

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Where is the Klemmetson family from?

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

What did your Klemmetson ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Klemmetson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klemmetson 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Klemmetson. 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 29 military records available for the last name Klemmetson. For the veterans among your Klemmetson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klemmetson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Klemmetson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Klemmetson in 1968 was 87, and 84 in 2004.

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