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Klenke Family History

Klenke Surname Meaning

German: variant of Klenk.

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


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Where is the Klenke family from?

You can see how Klenke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klenke family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Klenke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Klenke family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Klenke's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Klenke families in 1891.
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What did your Klenke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klenke. 20% of Klenke men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Klenke women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Klenke were Manager and Saleslady.

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    22%
  • Waitress
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Saleslady
    8%

What Klenke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Klenke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klenke 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 974 immigration records available for the last name Klenke. 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 864 military records available for the last name Klenke. For the veterans among your Klenke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klenke lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Klenke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Klenke in 1943 was 46, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klenke 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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