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Klemek Family History

Klemek 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: Klimek, Cleek, Klemmer, Klever, Kleber, Kleve, Klemm, Kremen, Klenk

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Where is the Klemek family from?

You can see how Klemek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klemek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Klemek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Klemek families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Klemek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Klemek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klemek 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 Klemek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Klemek. 28% of Klemek men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    28%
  • Miner
    23%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Painter
    14%

What Klemek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 472 census records available for the last name Klemek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klemek 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Klemek. 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 39 military records available for the last name Klemek. For the veterans among your Klemek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klemek lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Klemek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Klemek in 1975 was 80, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Klemek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klemek 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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