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Kleinendorst Family History

Kleinendorst 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: Kleinert, Klinedinst, Kleindienst, Kleinsorge, Kleinfelder

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Where is the Kleinendorst family from?

You can see how Kleinendorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kleinendorst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kleinendorst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Kleinendorst families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Kleinendorst's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Kleinendorst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kleinendorst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kleinendorst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kleinendorst. 50% of Kleinendorst 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farm Hand
    50%

What Kleinendorst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Kleinendorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kleinendorst 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Kleinendorst. 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 23 military records available for the last name Kleinendorst. For the veterans among your Kleinendorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kleinendorst lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kleinendorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Kleinendorst in 1964 was 80, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kleinendorst

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kleinendorst 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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