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Klerner Family History

Klerner 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: Kerner, Lerner, Koerner, Kleiner, Berner, Klepper, Kerker, Klemmer

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Where is the Klerner family from?

You can see how Klerner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klerner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Klerner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Klerner families living in Indiana. This was about 62% of all the recorded Klerner's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Klerner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klerner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klerner ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Klerner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klerner 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Klerner. 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 161 military records available for the last name Klerner. For the veterans among your Klerner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klerner lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Klerner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Klerner in 1969 was 66, and 32 in 2002.

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