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Klecha Family History

Klecha Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname from klecha ‘shaven-headed person’.

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


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Where is the Klecha family from?

You can see how Klecha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klecha family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Klecha families living in Michigan. This was about 26% of all the recorded Klecha's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Klecha families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klecha 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 Klecha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sewer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klecha. 42% of Klecha men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Klecha women worked as a Sewer.

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Carder
    7%
  • Weaver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewer
    100%

What Klecha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 645 census records available for the last name Klecha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klecha 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 299 immigration records available for the last name Klecha. 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 349 military records available for the last name Klecha. For the veterans among your Klecha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klecha lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Klecha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Klecha in 1953 was 45, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klecha 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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