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Klemens Family History

Klemens Surname Meaning

German and Polish: from the personal name Klemens from Latin Clemens (see Clement).

Americanized form of Slovenian patronymics Klemenc (see Klements) and Klemenčič or of Croatian Klemenčić (see Klemencic).

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


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Where is the Klemens family from?

You can see how Klemens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klemens family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Klemens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Klemens families living in New York. This was about 23% of all the recorded Klemens's in USA. New York had the highest population of Klemens families in 1880.
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What did your Klemens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klemens. 34% of Klemens men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Klemens women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Klemens were Engineer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Engineer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Typist
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Klemens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klemens 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 713 immigration records available for the last name Klemens. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Klemens. For the veterans among your Klemens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klemens lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Klemens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Klemens in 1963 was 71, and 81 in 2004.

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