Klems Family History

Klems Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Klemm, Klemp, Klema, Kless, Klees, Klem, Kleis, Klemz, Kemp, Lees

2,000 record(s) for Klems

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
111	Military Records
52	Immigration Records
257	Census and Voter Lists
337	Member Trees

Where is the Klems family from?

You can see how Klems families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klems family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Klems families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Klems families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Klems's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Klems families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klems surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klems ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Klems.

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%

What Klems family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 257 census records available for the last name Klems. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klems census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 52 immigration records available for the last name Klems. 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.

Military Records

There are 111 military records available for the last name Klems. For the veterans among your Klems ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Klems lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Klems life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Klems in 1960 was 43, and 1 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klems ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.