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Kliman Family History

Kliman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Jewish Kleiman ‘small man’. Croatian: from a derivative of the personal name Kliment an old variant of Klement from Latin Clemens (see Clement).

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


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Where is the Kliman family from?

You can see how Kliman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kliman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kliman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 5 Kliman families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Kliman's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Kliman families in 1841.
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What did your Kliman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kliman. 100% of Kliman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kliman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kliman 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 357 immigration records available for the last name Kliman. 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 90 military records available for the last name Kliman. For the veterans among your Kliman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kliman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kliman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kliman in 1965 was 73, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kliman 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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