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Kleczka Family History

Kleczka Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname or occupational name from kleczka ‘rattle’.

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


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Where is the Kleczka family from?

You can see how Kleczka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kleczka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Kleczka families living in Wisconsin. This was about 55% of all the recorded Kleczka's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kleczka families in 1920.
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What did your Kleczka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kleczka. 23% of Kleczka men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Kleczka women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kleczka were Foreman and Nurse.

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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
    23%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Foreman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
  • Nurse
    34%

What Kleczka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 665 census records available for the last name Kleczka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kleczka 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Kleczka. 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 150 military records available for the last name Kleczka. For the veterans among your Kleczka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kleczka lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Kleczka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kleczka in 1952 was 30, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kleczka 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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