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Klemmensen Family History

Klemmensen 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: Clemmensen, Clemensen, Clemmens, Clemenson, Klemens, Klemmer

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Where is the Klemmensen family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klemmensen 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 Klemmensen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Klemmensen. 100% of Klemmensen men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Klemmensen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Klemmensen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klemmensen 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Klemmensen. 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 19 military records available for the last name Klemmensen. For the veterans among your Klemmensen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klemmensen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Klemmensen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Klemmensen in 1966 was 54, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klemmensen 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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