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Kleck Family History

Kleck Surname Meaning

German: topographic name for someone who lived near a fissure or crevasse in the ground from Middle High German clac ‘crack crevasse’.

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


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Where is the Kleck family from?

You can see how Kleck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kleck family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kleck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Kleck families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kleck's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kleck families in 1891.
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What did your Kleck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kleck. 26% of Kleck men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Kleck women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kleck were Machinist and Housekeeper.

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    24%
  • Nurse
    16%
  • Student Nurse
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kleck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kleck 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 331 immigration records available for the last name Kleck. 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 306 military records available for the last name Kleck. For the veterans among your Kleck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kleck lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Kleck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kleck in 1954 was 50, and 62 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kleck 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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