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Kleir Family History

Kleir 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: Klein, Kleier, Klehr, Kleid, Keir, Kleis, Leib, Kehr, Klar, Keil

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Where is the Kleir family from?

You can see how Kleir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kleir family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kleir families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Kleir families living in Wisconsin. This was about 89% of all the recorded Kleir's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kleir families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kleir 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 Kleir ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kleir. 43% of Kleir men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kleir 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Farming
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Kleir family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 391 census records available for the last name Kleir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kleir 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Kleir. 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 81 military records available for the last name Kleir. For the veterans among your Kleir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kleir lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Kleir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Kleir in 1966 was 69, and 62 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kleir

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kleir 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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