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Klesitz Family History

Klesitz 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: Fleitz, Kienitz, Leitz, Klitz, Kreitz, Keitz, Levitz, Leite, Kertz

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Where is the Klesitz family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klesitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Klesitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Klesitz. 100% of Klesitz women worked as a New Worker. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Klesitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klesitz 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Klesitz. 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 33 military records available for the last name Klesitz. For the veterans among your Klesitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klesitz lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Klesitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Klesitz in 1960 was 60, and 52 in 2002.

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