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Clein Family History

Clein Surname Meaning

Altered form of German and Dutch Klein.

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


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Where is the Clein family from?

You can see how Clein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clein family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Clein families living in Warwickshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Clein's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Clein families in 1891.
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What did your Clein ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Physician surgeon and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Clein. 100% of Clein men worked as a Physician surgeon and 67% of Clein women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Physician surgeon
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Ladies Hairdresser
    34%

What Clein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Clein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clein 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 620 immigration records available for the last name Clein. 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 272 military records available for the last name Clein. For the veterans among your Clein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clein lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Clein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Clein in 1962 was 70, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clein 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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