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Klemke Family History

Klemke 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: Lemke, Klenke, Klemme, Klemmer, Leake, Klette, Kleve, Klemm, Limke

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Where is the Klemke family from?

You can see how Klemke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klemke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Klemke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Klemke family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Klemke's in USA. New York had the highest population of Klemke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klemke 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 Klemke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klemke. 42% of Klemke men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Klemke women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Machine Operator
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Klemke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Klemke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klemke 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Klemke. 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 351 military records available for the last name Klemke. For the veterans among your Klemke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klemke lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Klemke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Klemke in 1965 was 74, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Klemke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klemke 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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