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Kleen Family History

Kleen Surname Meaning

German: northern variant of Klein.

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


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Where is the Kleen family from?

You can see how Kleen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kleen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kleen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Kleen families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Kleen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kleen families in 1911.
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What did your Kleen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Ladies Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kleen. 100% of Kleen men worked as a Ladies Tailor and 86% of Kleen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Ladies Tailor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Gown Machinist
    15%

What Kleen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Kleen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kleen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kleen. 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 521 military records available for the last name Kleen. For the veterans among your Kleen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kleen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kleen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kleen in 1963 was 73, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kleen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kleen 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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