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Klemas Family History

Klemas 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: Klema, Klimas, Kleman, Klemm, Klepac, Kleban, Kleiman, Almas, Llamas

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Where is the Klemas family from?

You can see how Klemas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klemas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Klemas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Klemas families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Klemas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Klemas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klemas 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 Klemas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klemas. 22% of Klemas men worked as a Manager and 40% of Klemas women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Klemas were News and Maid.

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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

  • Manager
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • News
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    40%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Cleaning
    20%
  • Maid
    20%

What Klemas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 545 census records available for the last name Klemas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klemas 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Klemas. 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 117 military records available for the last name Klemas. For the veterans among your Klemas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klemas lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Klemas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Klemas in 1954 was 48, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klemas 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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