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Kleth Family History

Kleth 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: Kluth, Koeth, Kloth, Klett, Leth, Keeth, Bleth, Seth, Klette, Kley

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Where is the Kleth family from?

You can see how Kleth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kleth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kleth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Kleth families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kleth's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kleth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kleth 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 Kleth ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Kleth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kleth 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Kleth. 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 27 military records available for the last name Kleth. For the veterans among your Kleth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kleth lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1995, in the United States, Kleth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kleth in 1981 was 71, and 93 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kleth 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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