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Kleinen Family History

Kleinen 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: Leinen, Kleiner, Kleine, Leiner, Klein, Kleiber, Kleier, Kreiner

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Where is the Kleinen family from?

You can see how Kleinen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kleinen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kleinen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Kleinen families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kleinen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kleinen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kleinen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Kleinen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kleinen 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Kleinen. 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 111 military records available for the last name Kleinen. For the veterans among your Kleinen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kleinen lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Kleinen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Kleinen in 1974 was 92, and 69 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kleinen 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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