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Kleyne Family History

Kleyne 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: Kleyn, Kleine, Klette, Kley, Klein, Keane, Kleve, Clyne, Klenk, Klee

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Where is the Kleyne family from?

You can see how Kleyne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kleyne family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kleyne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kleyne families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kleyne's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Kleyne families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kleyne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kleyne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kleyne. 100% of Kleyne men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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What Kleyne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Kleyne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kleyne 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Kleyne. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kleyne. For the veterans among your Kleyne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kleyne lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Kleyne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kleyne in 1969 was 77, and 83 in 1994.

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