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Kleinhenz Name Meaning

German: nickname from Klein ‘young son of’ + Henz a pet form of Heinrich .

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


Similar surnames: Kleinhans, Kleinert, Linen, Linden, Linnen, Kleinheksel, Meinen

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Where is the Kleinhenz family from?

You can see how Kleinhenz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kleinhenz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kleinhenz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Kleinhenz families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kleinhenz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kleinhenz families in 1891.
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What did your Kleinhenz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kleinhenz. 14% of Kleinhenz men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Kleinhenz women worked as a Dressmaker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kleinhenz were Painter and Inspector. .

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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
    14%
  • Helper
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Painter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Inspector
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kleinhenz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kleinhenz 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 399 immigration records available for the last name Kleinhenz. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kleinhenz. For the veterans among your Kleinhenz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kleinhenz lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Kleinhenz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kleinhenz in 1957 was 58, and 86 in 2004.

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