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Klewin Family History

Klewin 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: Lewin, Klein, Lewis, Levin, Lein, Kleban, Plein, Kleven, Brewin

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Where is the Klewin family from?

You can see how Klewin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klewin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Klewin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Klewin family living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Klewin's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Klewin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klewin 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 Klewin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klewin. 15% of Klewin men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Klewin women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Klewin were Plumber and Housewife.

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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
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Plumber
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Klewin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 668 census records available for the last name Klewin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klewin 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Klewin. 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 198 military records available for the last name Klewin. For the veterans among your Klewin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klewin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Klewin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Klewin in 1963 was 71, and 63 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klewin 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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