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Kleisa Family History

Kleisa 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: Kleist, Kleis, Kleiss, Klein, Kreis, Klish, Kleier, Kleiman, Klemish

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Where is the Kleisa family from?

You can see how Kleisa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kleisa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kleisa family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kleisa's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Kleisa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kleisa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Kleisa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kleisa 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Kleisa. 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 6 military records available for the last name Kleisa. For the veterans among your Kleisa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kleisa lifespan?

Average Kleisa life expectancy in 1965 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kleisa 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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