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Klie Family History

Klie Name 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: Klim, Lie, Klee, Kline, Klien, Klier, Klise, Elie, Li, Kim

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Where is the Klie family from?

You can see how Klie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Klie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 40 Klie families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Klie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Klie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Income were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Klie. 100% of Klie men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Klie women worked as an Income. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Klie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klie 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 760 immigration records available for the last name Klie. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 817 military records available for the last name Klie. For the veterans among your Klie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klie lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Klie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Klie in 1958 was 61, and 73 in 2003.

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