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Kleffmann Family History

Kleffmann 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: Kleffman, Kauffmann, Kleemann, Klemann, Kleinmann, Hoffmann, Lehmann

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Where is the Kleffmann family from?

You can see how Kleffmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kleffmann family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kleffmann family living in Arkansas. This was about 25% of all the recorded Kleffmann's in USA. Arkansas and 3 other states had the highest population of Kleffmann families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kleffmann 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 197 census records available for the last name Kleffmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kleffmann 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Kleffmann. 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 131 military records available for the last name Kleffmann. For the veterans among your Kleffmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kleffmann lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Kleffmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kleffmann in 1961 was 59, and 72 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kleffmann 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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