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Klemme Name Meaning

German:: variant of Klemm . topographic name see Klemm ; habitational name from a place so named near Hagen Westphalia.

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


Similar surnames: Lemme, Clemmer, Flemmer, Klenke, Krumme, Klemmer, Kemme, Klemm

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Where is the Klemme family from?

You can see how Klemme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klemme family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Klemme families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Klemme families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Klemme's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Klemme families in 1911.
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What did your Klemme ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klemme. 46% of Klemme men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Klemme women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Klemme were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper. .

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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%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farming
    5%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • House Work
    11%
  • Housework
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Klemme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klemme 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 936 immigration records available for the last name Klemme. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Klemme. For the veterans among your Klemme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klemme lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Klemme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Klemme in 1956 was 59, and 73 in 2004.

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