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Klinger Family History

Klinger Surname Meaning

German:: habitational name for someone from Klinge (see Klinge). This surname (in any of the possible senses; see also below) is also found in France (mainly Alsace), Poland, and Czechia.

Variant of Klingler. Compare Clinger.

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


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Where is the Klinger family from?

You can see how Klinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Klinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Klinger families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Klinger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Klinger families in 1891.
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What did your Klinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Klinger. 34% of Klinger men worked as a Tailor and 87% of Klinger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Klinger were Physician and Domestic Servant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Tailor
    34%
  • Egg Tester
    34%
  • Physician
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Domestic Servant
    14%

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Census Records

There are 35,000 census records available for the last name Klinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klinger 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Klinger. 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 12,000 military records available for the last name Klinger. For the veterans among your Klinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klinger lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Klinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Klinger in 1944 was 35, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klinger 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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