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Klieber Family History

Klieber 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: Kleber, Kliewer, Kliebert, Lieber, Kiefer, Klever, Krieger, Klauber

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Where is the Klieber family from?

You can see how Klieber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klieber family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Klieber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Klieber family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Klieber's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Klieber families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klieber 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 Klieber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klieber. 80% of Klieber men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Klieber women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Klieber were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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
    80%
  • Clerk
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Selector
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%

What Klieber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 887 census records available for the last name Klieber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klieber 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Klieber. 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 374 military records available for the last name Klieber. For the veterans among your Klieber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klieber lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Klieber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Klieber in 1962 was 77, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klieber 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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