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Klienow Family History

Klienow 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: Kleinow, Klien, Nienow, Kiesow, Klinge, Klink, Lien, Kliewer, Klenk

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Where is the Klienow family from?

You can see how Klienow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klienow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Klienow family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Klienow's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Klienow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klienow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klienow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Private Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Klienow. 100% of Klienow women worked as a Private Secretary. .

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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

  • Private Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Klienow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klienow 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Klienow. 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 3 military records available for the last name Klienow. For the veterans among your Klienow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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