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Klencke Family History

Klencke 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: Klenke, Klenk, Lence, Mencke, Krenke, Lenke, Koeneke, Kroncke, Klecka

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Where is the Klencke family from?

You can see how Klencke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klencke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Klencke families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Klencke's in USA. New York had the highest population of Klencke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klencke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klencke ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Klencke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klencke 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Klencke. 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 133 military records available for the last name Klencke. For the veterans among your Klencke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klencke lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1984, in the United States, Klencke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Klencke in 1967 was 87, and 75 in 1984.

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