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Kleczek Family History

Kleczek Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kruczek, Kuczek, Placzek, Klecker, Kleck, Kleczka, Klocek, Reczek

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Where is the Kleczek family from?

You can see how Kleczek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kleczek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kleczek families living in Connecticut. This was about 29% of all the recorded Kleczek's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Kleczek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kleczek 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 Kleczek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kleczek. 43% of Kleczek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kleczek women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    43%
  • Porter
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Kleczek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Kleczek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kleczek 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Kleczek. 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 75 military records available for the last name Kleczek. For the veterans among your Kleczek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kleczek lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Kleczek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kleczek in 1950 was 46, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kleczek 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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