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Klinkner Name Meaning

German: variant of Klingner .

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


Similar surnames: Klingner, Klinker, Klinner, Klingler, Linner, Lindner, Kinner, Kinker

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Where is the Klinkner family from?

You can see how Klinkner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klinkner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Klinkner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Klinkner family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Klinkner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Klinkner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klinkner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klinkner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klinkner. 29% of Klinkner men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Klinkner women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Klinkner were Salesman and Stenographer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Klinkner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klinkner 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Klinkner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 411 military records available for the last name Klinkner. For the veterans among your Klinkner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klinkner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Klinkner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Klinkner in 1962 was 62, and 72 in 2003.

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