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Klenow Family History

Klenow 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: Kleinow, Klenk, Duenow, Nienow, Kiesow, Klenz, Konow, Leno, Lenox

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Where is the Klenow family from?

You can see how Klenow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klenow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Klenow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Klenow families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Klenow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Klenow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klenow 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 Klenow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Klenow. 60% of Klenow men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

What Klenow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 308 census records available for the last name Klenow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klenow 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Klenow. 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 43 military records available for the last name Klenow. For the veterans among your Klenow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klenow lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Klenow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Klenow in 1956 was 53, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Klenow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klenow 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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