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Kleinjan Family History

Kleinjan Name Meaning

Dutch: distinguishing name literally ‘little Jan’ for the smaller or younger (klein) of two bearers of the personal name Jan .

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


Similar surnames: Kleinhans, Klein, Kleeman, Kinman, Leiman, Kleinert, Kleinow, Leibman

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Where is the Kleinjan family from?

You can see how Kleinjan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kleinjan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kleinjan families living in Iowa. This was about 20% of all the recorded Kleinjan's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Kleinjan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kleinjan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kleinjan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kleinjan. 46% of Kleinjan men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farming
    19%
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Census Records

There are 459 census records available for the last name Kleinjan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kleinjan 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Kleinjan. 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 67 military records available for the last name Kleinjan. For the veterans among your Kleinjan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kleinjan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kleinjan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kleinjan in 1963 was 73, and 97 in 2004.

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