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Klemash Family History

Klemash 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: Klemish, Klema, Klimas, Kleman, Klemann, Klemmer, Kamath, Leach

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Where is the Klemash family from?

You can see how Klemash families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klemash family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Klemash family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Klemash's in USA. New York had the highest population of Klemash families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klemash 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 Klemash ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Sewing Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klemash. 50% of Klemash men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Klemash women worked as a Sewing Machine Operator.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing Machine Operator
    100%

What Klemash family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Klemash. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klemash 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Klemash. 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 131 military records available for the last name Klemash. For the veterans among your Klemash ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klemash lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Klemash life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Klemash in 1965 was 72, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klemash 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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