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Kloeckner Family History

Kloeckner Surname Meaning

North German (Klöckner): from Middle Low German clockener status or occupational name for a bell ringer, sexton, or the like from an agent derivative of Klock.

Compare Cleckner, Clickner, Kleckner, and Klickner.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kloeckner family from?

You can see how Kloeckner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kloeckner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kloeckner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Kloeckner families living in Michigan. This was about 63% of all the recorded Kloeckner's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kloeckner families in 1880.
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What did your Kloeckner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kloeckner. 34% of Kloeckner men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%
  • Farming
    12%

What Kloeckner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kloeckner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kloeckner 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Kloeckner. 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 147 military records available for the last name Kloeckner. For the veterans among your Kloeckner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kloeckner lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kloeckner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kloeckner in 1956 was 55, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kloeckner 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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