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Klyne Family History

Klyne 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: Clyne, Kline, Lyne, Klyn, Klyce, Kayne, Kyne, Klinge, Klink, Lye

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Where is the Klyne family from?

You can see how Klyne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klyne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Klyne families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 49 Klyne families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 62% of all the recorded Klyne's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Klyne families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klyne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klyne ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Klyne. 36% of Klyne 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Labourer
    18%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Journalier
    12%
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What Klyne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Klyne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klyne 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 313 immigration records available for the last name Klyne. 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 243 military records available for the last name Klyne. For the veterans among your Klyne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klyne lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Klyne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Klyne in 1956 was 73, and 66 in 2003.

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