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Kling Family History

Kling Surname Meaning

German, Danish, and Dutch: variant of Klinge. This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine).

Swedish: soldier's name from klinga ‘blade’.

Germanized form of Sorbian Klink.

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


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Where is the Kling family from?

You can see how Kling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 21 Kling families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Kling's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kling families in 1891.
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What did your Kling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kling. 80% of Kling women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Childrens Nurse
    20%

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Census Records

There are 37,000 census records available for the last name Kling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kling 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Kling. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Kling. For the veterans among your Kling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kling lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Kling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kling in 1940 was 45, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kling 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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