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Kleisner Family History

Kleisner 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: Leisner, Kleiner, Gleisner, Kleiser, Reisner, Leiner, Klausner

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Where is the Kleisner family from?

You can see how Kleisner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kleisner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kleisner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Kleisner families living in Missouri. This was about 38% of all the recorded Kleisner's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kleisner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kleisner 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 Kleisner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Seamstress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kleisner. 100% of Kleisner women worked as a Seamstress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Kleisner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Kleisner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kleisner 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Kleisner. 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 109 military records available for the last name Kleisner. For the veterans among your Kleisner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kleisner lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Kleisner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kleisner in 1959 was 61, and 96 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kleisner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kleisner 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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