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Klingbeil Family History

Klingbeil Name Meaning

German: from Middle High German klingen ‘to ring or sound’ + bīl ‘axe’ literally ‘sound the axe’ a metonymic occupational name for a journeyman carpenter shipwright (or any occupation involving the use of an axe). Journeymen's names often contained a humorous element as they were bestowed at merry promotion parties or ‘christenings’ held to celebrate the recipients successful completion of their apprenticeship.

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

Similar surnames: Klinge, Klingler, Krengel, Lingel, Langbein, Klingner, Klingel

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Where is the Klingbeil family from?

You can see how Klingbeil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klingbeil family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Klingbeil families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Klingbeil families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Klingbeil's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Klingbeil families in 1911.

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What did your Klingbeil ancestors do for a living?

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

Farmer
60%
Labourer
20%
Fireman
20%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

Stenographer
100%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Klingbeil lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Klingbeil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Klingbeil in 1947 was 49, and 79 in 2004.

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