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Klings Family History

Klings 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: Klinge, Krings, Kling, Kings, King, Ling, Klink, Linge, Kring, Lins

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Where is the Klings family from?

You can see how Klings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klings family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Klings families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Klings families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Klings's in USA. New York had the highest population of Klings families in 1880.
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What did your Klings ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klings. 34% of Klings men worked as a Baker and 60% of Klings women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Klings were Benchwork and Counter Girl. .

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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

  • Baker
    34%
  • Electrician
    34%
  • Benchwork
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Counter Girl
    40%
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Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Klings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klings 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Klings. 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 55 military records available for the last name Klings. For the veterans among your Klings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klings lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Klings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Klings in 1962 was 69, and 49 in 2004.

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