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Kleins Family History

Kleins 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: Klein, Leins, Kleis, Kleine, Kleiss, Klink, Lein, Lins, Leino, Kreis

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Where is the Kleins family from?

You can see how Kleins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kleins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kleins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Kleins families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kleins's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kleins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kleins 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 Kleins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kleins. 25% of Kleins men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kleins women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    25%
  • Manager
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farm Hand
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Kleins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 780 census records available for the last name Kleins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kleins 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Kleins. 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 131 military records available for the last name Kleins. For the veterans among your Kleins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kleins lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Kleins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kleins in 1966 was 63, and 99 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kleins 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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