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Klimek Family History

Klimek Surname Meaning

Polish; Czech (Klímek) and Slovak (also Klímek): from a pet form of the personal name Kliment ‘Clement’.

It is a variant of Czech and Slovak Klement and an old variant of Polish Klemens.

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


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Where is the Klimek family from?

You can see how Klimek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klimek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Klimek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Klimek families living in Ohio. This was about 35% of all the recorded Klimek's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Klimek families in 1880.
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What did your Klimek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klimek. 25% of Klimek men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Klimek women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Klimek were Machinist and Maid.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    4%
  • Machinist
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    12%
  • Housework
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Maid
    8%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Klimek. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Klimek. For the veterans among your Klimek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klimek lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Klimek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Klimek in 1956 was 35, and 80 in 2004.

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