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Klien Family History

Klien Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Klein. Germanized form of Sorbian Polish or other Slavic Klin: topographic name or nickname from klin ‘wedge wooden peg’.

(see Kline).

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


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Where is the Klien family from?

You can see how Klien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klien family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Klien families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Klien families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Klien's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Klien families in 1891.
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What did your Klien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klien. 14% of Klien men worked as a Laborer and 9% of Klien women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Klien were Clerk and Bookkeeper.

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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
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Saleslady
    9%
  • Bookkeeper
    8%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Klien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klien 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Klien. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Klien. For the veterans among your Klien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klien lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Klien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Klien in 1964 was 52, and 59 in 2003.

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