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Kleeber Family History

Kleeber 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: Kleber, Kleiber, Klepper, Klemmer, Klever, Klauber, Leber, Kliewer

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Where is the Kleeber family from?

You can see how Kleeber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kleeber family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kleeber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Kleeber families living in New York. This was about 59% of all the recorded Kleeber's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kleeber families in 1880.
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What did your Kleeber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kleeber. 50% of Kleeber men worked as a New Worker and 50% of Kleeber women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kleeber were Barber and Stenographer. .

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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

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Barber
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 538 census records available for the last name Kleeber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kleeber 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Kleeber. 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 146 military records available for the last name Kleeber. For the veterans among your Kleeber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kleeber lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Kleeber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kleeber in 1965 was 79, and 84 in 1999.

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