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Kligman Family History

Kligman Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Poland and Ukraine): nickname from Yiddish dialect klig ‘clever wise’ + man ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Kligman family from?

You can see how Kligman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kligman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Kligman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Kligman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kligman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kligman families in 1891.
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What did your Kligman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kligman. 24% of Kligman men worked as a Salesman and 70% of Kligman women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kligman were Contractor and Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Storekeeper
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Contractor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    70%
  • Clerk
    30%

What Kligman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kligman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kligman 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 712 immigration records available for the last name Kligman. 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 123 military records available for the last name Kligman. For the veterans among your Kligman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kligman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kligman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Kligman in 1962 was 68, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kligman 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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