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Klettenberg Family History

Klettenberg 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: Guttenberg, Levenberg, Wattenberg, Katzenberg, Kleinberg, Klingenberg

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Where is the Klettenberg family from?

You can see how Klettenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klettenberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Klettenberg families living in Minnesota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Klettenberg's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Klettenberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klettenberg 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 50 census records available for the last name Klettenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klettenberg 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Klettenberg. 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 8 military records available for the last name Klettenberg. For the veterans among your Klettenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klettenberg lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Klettenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Klettenberg in 1970 was 89, and 73 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Klettenberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klettenberg 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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