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Kleem Family History

Kleem Surname 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: Klemm, Klee, Klees, Klem, Klehm, Kleen, Lee, Cleek, Lees, Fleet

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Where is the Kleem family from?

You can see how Kleem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kleem family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kleem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Kleem families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kleem's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Kleem families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kleem 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 Kleem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Grinder and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kleem. 100% of Kleem men worked as a Grinder and 100% of Kleem women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Grinder
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Kleem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 475 census records available for the last name Kleem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kleem 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Kleem. 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 52 military records available for the last name Kleem. For the veterans among your Kleem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kleem lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Kleem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kleem in 1961 was 36, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kleem

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kleem 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.

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