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Kleft Family History

Kleft 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: Kreft, Kieft, Klett, Fleet, Klette, Kley, Klein, Kmet, Kraft, Flett

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Where is the Kleft family from?

You can see how Kleft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kleft family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Kleft family living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Kleft's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Kleft families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kleft 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 40 census records available for the last name Kleft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kleft 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Kleft. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kleft. For the veterans among your Kleft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kleft lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1979, in the United States, Kleft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Kleft in 1975 was 78, and 89 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kleft 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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