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Klingshirn Family History

Klingshirn Name Meaning

German: nickname for a rabble rouser or trouble maker from Middle High German klingen ‘to make ring or sound’ + hirn ‘brain’.

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


Similar surnames: Klingbeil, Klingsporn, Klingler, Klingner, Langbein, Klinkner

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Where is the Klingshirn family from?

You can see how Klingshirn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klingshirn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Klingshirn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Klingshirn families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Klingshirn's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Klingshirn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klingshirn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klingshirn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klingshirn. 44% of Klingshirn men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Klingshirn women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Klingshirn were Farm and Proprietor. .

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Owner
    14%
  • Farm
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Inspector
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%
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Census Records

There are 631 census records available for the last name Klingshirn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klingshirn 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Klingshirn. 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 312 military records available for the last name Klingshirn. For the veterans among your Klingshirn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klingshirn lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Klingshirn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Klingshirn in 1955 was 58, and 87 in 2004.

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