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Klekar Family History

Klekar 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: Klar, Klever, Lear, Kleber, Clear, Kleier, Klepac, Kleban, Mlakar

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Where is the Klekar family from?

You can see how Klekar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klekar family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Klekar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Klekar family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Klekar's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Klekar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klekar 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 Klekar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klekar. 60% of Klekar men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Klekar women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Klekar were Farm Operator and Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Farm Operator
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    40%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

What Klekar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 383 census records available for the last name Klekar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klekar 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Klekar. 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 77 military records available for the last name Klekar. For the veterans among your Klekar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klekar lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Klekar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Klekar in 1968 was 75, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Klekar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klekar 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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