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Kleinman Family History

Kleinman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kleinmann ‘small man’ and a variant of the same Jewish (Ashkenazic) surname.

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


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Where is the Kleinman family from?

You can see how Kleinman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kleinman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kleinman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Kleinman families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kleinman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kleinman families in 1911.
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What did your Kleinman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kleinman. 100% of Kleinman men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Kleinman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Kleinman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kleinman 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Kleinman. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Kleinman. For the veterans among your Kleinman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kleinman lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Kleinman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kleinman in 1943 was 42, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kleinman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kleinman 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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