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Klefken Family History

Klefken 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: Kleven, Siefken, Klecker, Klenke, Kleen, Klepper, Leven, Kiefer

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Where is the Klefken family from?

You can see how Klefken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klefken family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Klefken families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Klefken's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Klefken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klefken 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 Klefken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Klefken. 100% of Klefken women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Klefken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klefken 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Klefken. 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 3 military records available for the last name Klefken. For the veterans among your Klefken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Klefken

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