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Kleinwachter Family History

Kleinwachter 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: Kleingartner, Kleinpeter, Kleinsasser, Leichter, Steinbacher

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Where is the Kleinwachter family from?

You can see how Kleinwachter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kleinwachter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kleinwachter families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kleinwachter's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kleinwachter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kleinwachter 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 Kleinwachter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kleinwachter. 50% of Kleinwachter men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Medical Doctor
    50%

What Kleinwachter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Kleinwachter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kleinwachter 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Kleinwachter. 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 286 military records available for the last name Kleinwachter. For the veterans among your Kleinwachter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kleinwachter lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kleinwachter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kleinwachter in 1964 was 76, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kleinwachter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kleinwachter 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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