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Klemm Family History

Klemm Surname Meaning

German: from Middle High German klem ‘narrow tight’ a nickname for a needy person or alternatively a topographic name for someone living in a narrow precipitous place from the Middle High German noun klemme ‘constriction narrows’.

Short form of the personal name Klemens.

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


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Where is the Klemm family from?

You can see how Klemm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klemm family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Klemm families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Klemm families living in Lancashire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Klemm's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Klemm families in 1891.
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What did your Klemm ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Klemm. 100% of Klemm women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Klemm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klemm 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Klemm. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Klemm. For the veterans among your Klemm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klemm lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Klemm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Klemm in 1952 was 54, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klemm 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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