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Klevens Family History

Klevens 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: Kleven, Levens, Klemens, Blevens, Leven, Klever, Levene, Kleve

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Where is the Klevens family from?

You can see how Klevens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klevens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Klevens family living in Virginia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Klevens's in USA. Virginia and 1 other state had the highest population of Klevens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klevens 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 Klevens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klevens. 40% of Klevens men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Klevens women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Welder
    20%
  • Manager
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Klevens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Klevens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klevens 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Klevens. 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 23 military records available for the last name Klevens. For the veterans among your Klevens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klevens lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Klevens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Klevens in 1963 was 51, and 62 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Klevens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klevens 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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