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Kleff Family History

Kleff 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: Leff, Leaf, Kley, Klein, Neff, Reff, Kleve, Koff, Klemm, Aliff

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Where is the Kleff family from?

You can see how Kleff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kleff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kleff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Kleff families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 64% of all the recorded Kleff's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kleff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kleff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Kleff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kleff 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Kleff. 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 105 military records available for the last name Kleff. For the veterans among your Kleff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kleff lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Kleff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kleff in 1953 was 71, and 98 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kleff 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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