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Kleinsorge Family History

Kleinsorge Name Meaning

German:: nickname for a carefree person from Middle High German klein ‘small little’ + sorge ‘worry concern’. habitational name from Kleinsorge in the former East Prussia named as a resort meaning ‘few worries without a care’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kleinberg, Ansorge, Sorge, Klinge, Klein, Kleinsasser, Kleinert

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Where is the Kleinsorge family from?

You can see how Kleinsorge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kleinsorge family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kleinsorge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Kleinsorge families living in Missouri. This was about 51% of all the recorded Kleinsorge's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kleinsorge families in 1880.
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What did your Kleinsorge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kleinsorge. 30% of Kleinsorge men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kleinsorge women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kleinsorge were Farm Laborer and 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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farming
    25%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kleinsorge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kleinsorge 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Kleinsorge. 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 192 military records available for the last name Kleinsorge. For the veterans among your Kleinsorge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kleinsorge lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kleinsorge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kleinsorge in 1963 was 69, and 90 in 2004.

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