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Klinsky Family History

Klinsky 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: Linsky, Kolinsky, Glinsky, Krinsky, Kalinsky, Klink, Kilinski, Lansky

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Where is the Klinsky family from?

You can see how Klinsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klinsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Klinsky families living in Minnesota. This was about 17% of all the recorded Klinsky's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Klinsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klinsky 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 Klinsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dealer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klinsky. 30% of Klinsky men worked as a Dealer and 50% of Klinsky women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Klinsky were Laborer W P A 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

  • Dealer
    30%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Laborer W P A
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Klinsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 641 census records available for the last name Klinsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klinsky 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Klinsky. 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 106 military records available for the last name Klinsky. For the veterans among your Klinsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klinsky lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Klinsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Klinsky in 1962 was 62, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klinsky 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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