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Kleker Family History

Kleker 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: Klever, Kleber, Kleier, Klecker, Kueker, Lever, Klepper, Kiefer

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Where is the Kleker family from?

You can see how Kleker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kleker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kleker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kleker family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kleker's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kleker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kleker 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 Kleker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kleker. 50% of Kleker men worked as a Manager and 100% of Kleker women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Manager
    50%
  • Butcher
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Kleker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Kleker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kleker 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Kleker. 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 30 military records available for the last name Kleker. For the veterans among your Kleker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kleker lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Kleker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Kleker in 1966 was 54, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kleker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kleker 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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