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Kleckner Family History

Kleckner Surname Meaning

German: variant of Klöckner (see Kloeckner) and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

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


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Where is the Kleckner family from?

You can see how Kleckner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kleckner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kleckner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Kleckner families living in Durham. This was about 78% of all the recorded Kleckner's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Kleckner families in 1891.
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What did your Kleckner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kleckner. 20% of Kleckner men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Kleckner women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kleckner were Carpenter and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    13%
  • Housework
    9%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Bookkeeper
    8%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Kleckner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kleckner 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 606 immigration records available for the last name Kleckner. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Kleckner. For the veterans among your Kleckner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kleckner lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Kleckner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kleckner in 1944 was 32, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kleckner 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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