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Kletke Family History

Kletke 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: Klette, Klenke, Leake, Kleve, Klenk, Klee, Lutke, Kletter, Litke

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Where is the Kletke family from?

You can see how Kletke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kletke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kletke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Kletke families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Kletke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kletke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kletke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kletke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kletke. 28% of Kletke men worked as an Electrician. .

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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

  • Electrician
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
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What Kletke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kletke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kletke 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Kletke. 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 122 military records available for the last name Kletke. For the veterans among your Kletke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kletke lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Kletke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kletke in 1964 was 78, and 65 in 2003.

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