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Klayman Family History

Klayman Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Kleiman.

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


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Where is the Klayman family from?

You can see how Klayman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klayman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Klayman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Klayman families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Klayman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Klayman families in 1911.
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What did your Klayman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klayman. 22% of Klayman men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Klayman women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Klayman were Presser and Clerk.

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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
    22%
  • Manager
    9%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Presser
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Salesgirl
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

What Klayman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Klayman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klayman 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 444 immigration records available for the last name Klayman. 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 177 military records available for the last name Klayman. For the veterans among your Klayman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klayman lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Klayman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Klayman in 1959 was 49, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klayman 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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