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Klingerman Family History

Klingerman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Klingermann: variant of Klinger.

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


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Where is the Klingerman family from?

You can see how Klingerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klingerman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Klingerman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Klingerman families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Klingerman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Klingerman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klingerman 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 Klingerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klingerman. 27% of Klingerman men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Klingerman women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Klingerman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Klingerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klingerman 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Klingerman. 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 404 military records available for the last name Klingerman. For the veterans among your Klingerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klingerman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Klingerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Klingerman in 1957 was 69, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Klingerman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klingerman 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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