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Klimas Name Meaning

Polish: derivative of the personal name Kliment an old variant of Klemens from Latin Clemens (see Clement ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Klima, Kliman, Klim, Klimek, Klimko, Klema, Klaas, Klika, Klas, Lias

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Where is the Klimas family from?

You can see how Klimas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klimas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Klimas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Klimas families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Klimas's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Klimas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klimas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klimas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klimas. 29% of Klimas men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Klimas women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Klimas were Salesman and Secretary. .

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Miner
    9%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Machine Operator
    14%
  • Secretary
    9%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 963 immigration records available for the last name Klimas. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Klimas. For the veterans among your Klimas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klimas lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Klimas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Klimas in 1951 was 66, and 79 in 2004.

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