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Klines Family History

Klines 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: Kline, Kines, Clines, Glines, Lines, Kliner, Klinge, Klink, Hines

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Where is the Klines family from?

You can see how Klines families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klines family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Klines families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Klines families living in Illinois. This was about 31% of all the recorded Klines's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Klines families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klines 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 Klines ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Service were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klines. 36% of Klines men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Klines women worked as a Service. Some less common occupations for Americans named Klines were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Service
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Klines. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klines 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Klines. 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 87 military records available for the last name Klines. For the veterans among your Klines ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klines lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Klines life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Klines in 1966 was 55, and 50 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klines 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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