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Klinkert Family History

Klinkert Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Klinker, Pinkert, Kinker, Klippert, Klinkner, Klinner, Kleinert

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Where is the Klinkert family from?

You can see how Klinkert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klinkert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Klinkert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Klinkert families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Klinkert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Klinkert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klinkert 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 Klinkert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Klinkert. 24% of Klinkert 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
    24%
  • Ball Player
    16%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Agent
    16%

What Klinkert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Klinkert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klinkert 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 459 immigration records available for the last name Klinkert. 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 321 military records available for the last name Klinkert. For the veterans among your Klinkert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klinkert lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Klinkert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Klinkert in 1953 was 76, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Klinkert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klinkert 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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