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Kliem Family History

Kliem 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: Klim, Klien, Liem, Klem, Klier, Kim, Kiel, Lier, Klink, Kimm

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Where is the Kliem family from?

You can see how Kliem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kliem family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kliem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Kliem families living in Alberta. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kliem's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Kliem families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kliem 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 Kliem ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kliem. 100% of Kliem 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Kliem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 937 census records available for the last name Kliem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kliem 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 465 immigration records available for the last name Kliem. 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 549 military records available for the last name Kliem. For the veterans among your Kliem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kliem lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Kliem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kliem in 1958 was 51, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kliem

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kliem 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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