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Klins Family History

Klins 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: Klink, Lins, Kline, Kling, Klint, Klinge, King, Ling, Kind, Lis

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Where is the Klins family from?

You can see how Klins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klins family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Klins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Klins families living in Illinois. This was about 47% of all the recorded Klins's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Klins families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klins. 22% of Klins men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Klins women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Klins were Mechanic and Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Bookkeeper
    7%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Klins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klins 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Klins. 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 193 military records available for the last name Klins. For the veterans among your Klins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klins lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Klins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Klins in 1966 was 78, and 86 in 2002.

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