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Klentzer Family History

Klentzer 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: Kreutzer, Krenzer, Kretzer, Mentzer, Kletter, Lentner, Kreitzer

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Where is the Klentzer family from?

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

In 1940, Owner Manager Part was the top reported job for people in the USA named Klentzer. 100% of Klentzer men worked as an Owner Manager Part.

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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

  • Owner Manager Part
    100%

What Klentzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Klentzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klentzer 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Klentzer. 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 3 military records available for the last name Klentzer. For the veterans among your Klentzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klentzer lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1993, in the United States, Klentzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Klentzer in 1975 was 76, and 87 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Klentzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klentzer 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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