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Kleinheider Family History

Kleinheider 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: Kleinfelder, Kleinheksel, Kleinpeter, Reinheimer, Weinheimer

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Where is the Kleinheider family from?

You can see how Kleinheider families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kleinheider family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kleinheider family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kleinheider's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Kleinheider families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kleinheider surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kleinheider ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kleinheider. 100% of Kleinheider men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Kleinheider. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kleinheider 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Kleinheider. 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 27 military records available for the last name Kleinheider. For the veterans among your Kleinheider ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kleinheider lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Kleinheider life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kleinheider in 1966 was 38, and 84 in 2003.

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