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Klimow Family History

Klimow 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: Klim, Limon, Kleinow, Klimko, Klimek, Klima, Klimas, Kliman, Climo

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Where is the Klimow family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klimow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Klimow ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Klimow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klimow 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Klimow. 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 32 military records available for the last name Klimow. For the veterans among your Klimow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klimow lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Klimow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Klimow in 1965 was 77, and 78 in 2003.

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