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Kleeman Family History

Kleeman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kleemann in part of Sorbian origin and a variant of the same Jewish (Ashkenazic) surname.

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


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Where is the Kleeman family from?

You can see how Kleeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kleeman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kleeman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Kleeman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kleeman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kleeman families in 1891.
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What did your Kleeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kleeman. 80% of Kleeman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Shop Assistant
    20%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Kleeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kleeman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kleeman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kleeman. For the veterans among your Kleeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kleeman lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Kleeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kleeman in 1947 was 53, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kleeman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kleeman 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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