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Klyner Family History

Klyner 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: Kliner, Klauer, Klever, Kenner, Kroner, Kerner, Kasner, Kleber

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Where is the Klyner family from?

You can see how Klyner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klyner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Klyner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Klyner families living in Kansas. This was about 46% of all the recorded Klyner's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Klyner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klyner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klyner ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Klyner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klyner 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Klyner. 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 2 military records available for the last name Klyner. For the veterans among your Klyner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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