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Klebe Family History

Klebe Surname Meaning

German: variant of Kleber.

German (of Slavic origin): from a Germanized form of a Sorbian short form of the personal name Mikławš

an equivalent of Nikolaus (see Nicholas).

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


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Where is the Klebe family from?

You can see how Klebe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klebe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Klebe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Klebe families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 30% of all the recorded Klebe's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Klebe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klebe 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 Klebe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klebe. 35% of Klebe men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Klebe women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Klebe were Laborer and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Salesman
    27%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • School Teacher
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Klebe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klebe 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 545 immigration records available for the last name Klebe. 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 713 military records available for the last name Klebe. For the veterans among your Klebe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klebe lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Klebe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Klebe in 1951 was 51, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klebe 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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