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Cleinman Family History

Cleinman 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: Kleinman, Leiman, Kleiman, Clearman, Pleiman, Fleitman, Clingan

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Where is the Cleinman family from?

You can see how Cleinman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cleinman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cleinman family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Cleinman's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Cleinman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cleinman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cleinman ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Cleinman ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Cleinman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cleinman 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Cleinman. 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 90 military records available for the last name Cleinman. For the veterans among your Cleinman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cleinman lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Cleinman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Cleinman in 1972 was 52, and 73 in 2003.

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