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Klessinger Family History

Klessinger 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: Blessinger, Kessinger, Plessinger, Messinger, Kissinger, Kleppinger

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Where is the Klessinger family from?

You can see how Klessinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klessinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Klessinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Klessinger families living in Ohio. This was about 73% of all the recorded Klessinger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Klessinger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Klessinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klessinger 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Klessinger. 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 379 military records available for the last name Klessinger. For the veterans among your Klessinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klessinger lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Klessinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Klessinger in 1967 was 68, and 88 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klessinger 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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