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Kleckley Family History

Kleckley Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of South German Kleckle dialect Kläckle ‘little bit’ a nickname for a slight person.

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


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Where is the Kleckley family from?

You can see how Kleckley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kleckley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kleckley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kleckley family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Kleckley's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Kleckley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kleckley 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 Kleckley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kleckley. 34% of Kleckley men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Kleckley women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kleckley were Operator and Helper On Farm.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Operator
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Seamstress
    14%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Helper On Farm
    14%

What Kleckley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kleckley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kleckley 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Kleckley. 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 187 military records available for the last name Kleckley. For the veterans among your Kleckley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kleckley lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Kleckley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kleckley in 1952 was 34, and 64 in 2004.

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