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Kleinhans Family History

Kleinhans Surname Meaning

German: distinguishing name for two bearers of the same name (Hans) or term of endearment meaning ‘John the younger’.

‘Small Johnny’ from klein ‘small’ + Hans, a pet form of the personal name Johannes.

German form of John.

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


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Where is the Kleinhans family from?

You can see how Kleinhans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kleinhans family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kleinhans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Kleinhans families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Kleinhans's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kleinhans families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kleinhans 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 Kleinhans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kleinhans. 20% of Kleinhans men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Kleinhans women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kleinhans were Mechanic and Clerk.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Secretary
    12%
  • Clerk
    9%

What Kleinhans family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kleinhans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kleinhans 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 Kleinhans. 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 Kleinhans. For the veterans among your Kleinhans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kleinhans lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kleinhans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kleinhans in 1954 was 56, and 76 in 2004.

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