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Klinkler Family History

Klinkler 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: Klinkner, Klingler, Klinker, Kinker, Winkler, Kunkler, Kindler

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Where is the Klinkler family from?

You can see how Klinkler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klinkler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Klinkler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Klinkler families living in West Virginia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Klinkler's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Klinkler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klinkler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klinkler ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Klinkler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klinkler 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Klinkler. 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 18 military records available for the last name Klinkler. For the veterans among your Klinkler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klinkler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Klinkler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Klinkler in 1963 was 59, and 82 in 2002.

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