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Kleessen Family History

Kleessen Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kessen, Klassen, Dreessen, Klaassen, Kessel, Keeven, Lesser, Kleven

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Where is the Kleessen family from?

You can see how Kleessen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kleessen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kleessen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kleessen family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Kleessen's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kleessen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kleessen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Kleessen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kleessen 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Kleessen. 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 23 military records available for the last name Kleessen. For the veterans among your Kleessen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kleessen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1984, in the United States, Kleessen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kleessen in 1967 was 82, and 92 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kleessen 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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