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Klem Family History

Klem Surname Meaning

German:: from a short form of the personal name Klemens (see Clement). variant of Klemm.

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


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Where is the Klem family from?

You can see how Klem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klem family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Klem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Klem families living in London. This was about 89% of all the recorded Klem's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Klem families in 1891.
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What did your Klem ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Klem. 100% of Klem women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Klem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klem 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Klem. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Klem. For the veterans among your Klem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klem lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Klem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Klem in 1945 was 31, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klem 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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