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Klemmer Family History

Klemmer Surname Meaning

German:: nickname from an inflected form of Middle High German klem ‘narrow tight scarce’ for a needy person or a topographic name klemme ‘constriction’ the suffix -er denoting an inhabitant of a narrow spot (see Klem).

Occupational name for someone who worked with clay (i.e. someone who applied the daub infill on timber-framed houses) Middle High German klemer.

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


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Where is the Klemmer family from?

You can see how Klemmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klemmer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Klemmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Klemmer families living in Ontario. This was about 55% of all the recorded Klemmer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Klemmer families in 1911.
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What did your Klemmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klemmer. 17% of Klemmer men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Klemmer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Klemmer were Salesman and Waitress.

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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
    17%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    13%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Cashier
    10%
  • Waitress
    10%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Klemmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klemmer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Klemmer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Klemmer. For the veterans among your Klemmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klemmer lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Klemmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Klemmer in 1944 was 27, and 70 in 2004.

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