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Kleis Family History

Kleis Surname Meaning

German: from the personal name Kleis a South German variant of Klaus.

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


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Where is the Kleis family from?

You can see how Kleis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kleis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kleis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Kleis families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kleis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kleis families in 1891.
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What did your Kleis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kleis. 26% of Kleis men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Kleis women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kleis were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%

What Kleis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kleis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kleis 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 726 immigration records available for the last name Kleis. 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 814 military records available for the last name Kleis. For the veterans among your Kleis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kleis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kleis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kleis in 1963 was 81, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kleis 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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