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Klements Family History

Klements Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Slovenian Klemenc: patronymic from the personal name Klemen from Latin Clemens (see Clement).

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


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Where is the Klements family from?

You can see how Klements families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klements family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Klements families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Klements families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Klements's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Klements families in 1891.
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What did your Klements ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klements. 100% of Klements men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Klements women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 555 census records available for the last name Klements. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klements 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Klements. 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 159 military records available for the last name Klements. For the veterans among your Klements ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klements lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Klements life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Klements in 1964 was 73, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klements 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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