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Kleinow Family History

Kleinow Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from Kleinow in Mecklenburg.

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


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Where is the Kleinow family from?

You can see how Kleinow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kleinow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kleinow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kleinow family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kleinow's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Kleinow families in 1891.
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What did your Kleinow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kleinow. 46% of Kleinow men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Kleinow women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kleinow were Proprietor and Musician.

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Carpenter
    21%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Musician
    40%

What Kleinow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kleinow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kleinow 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Kleinow. 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 293 military records available for the last name Kleinow. For the veterans among your Kleinow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kleinow lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kleinow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kleinow in 1955 was 49, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kleinow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kleinow 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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