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Kleimann Family History

Kleimann 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: Kleiman, Kleemann, Klemann, Kleinmann, Lehmann, Leiman, Reimann

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Where is the Kleimann family from?

You can see how Kleimann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kleimann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kleimann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Kleimann families living in Indiana. This was about 26% of all the recorded Kleimann's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Kleimann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kleimann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kleimann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Longshoreman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kleimann. 50% of Kleimann men worked as a Longshoreman. .

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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

  • Longshoreman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 687 census records available for the last name Kleimann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kleimann 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kleimann. 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 331 military records available for the last name Kleimann. For the veterans among your Kleimann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kleimann lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Kleimann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kleimann in 1964 was 83, and 70 in 2003.

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