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Klain Family History

Klain Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Klein and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

The surname Klain is very rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Klain family from?

You can see how Klain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klain family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Klain families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 21 Klain families living in Quebec. This was about 35% of all the recorded Klain's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Klain families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klain 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 Klain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klain. 16% of Klain men worked as a Salesman and 14% of Klain women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Klain were Manager and New Worker.

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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

  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    14%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • New Worker
    9%

What Klain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Klain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klain 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 966 immigration records available for the last name Klain. 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 342 military records available for the last name Klain. For the veterans among your Klain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klain lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Klain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Klain in 1957 was 51, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Klain

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klain 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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