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Klimes Family History

Klimes Surname Meaning

Czech (Klimeš): from a pet form of the personal name Kliment ‘Clement’.

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


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Where is the Klimes family from?

You can see how Klimes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klimes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Klimes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Klimes families living in Ohio. This was about 38% of all the recorded Klimes's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Klimes families in 1880.
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What did your Klimes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Klimes. 35% of Klimes men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Machine Operator
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Klimes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klimes 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Klimes. 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 367 military records available for the last name Klimes. For the veterans among your Klimes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klimes lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Klimes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Klimes in 1956 was 68, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klimes 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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