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Klief Family History

Klief 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: Lief, Klien, Kief, Klier, Knief, Kiel, Lier, Klink, Plier, Lien

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Where is the Klief family from?

You can see how Klief families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klief family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Klief families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Klief families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Klief's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Klief families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klief surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klief ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Klief. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klief 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Klief. 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 20 military records available for the last name Klief. For the veterans among your Klief ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klief lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Klief life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Klief in 1967 was 84, and 81 in 1995.

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