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Kleinsmith Family History

Kleinsmith Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kleinschmidt.

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


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Where is the Kleinsmith family from?

You can see how Kleinsmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kleinsmith family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kleinsmith families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 16 Kleinsmith families living in Ontario. This was about 94% of all the recorded Kleinsmith's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kleinsmith families in 1911.
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What did your Kleinsmith ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kleinsmith. 100% of Kleinsmith 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%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kleinsmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kleinsmith 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Kleinsmith. 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 810 military records available for the last name Kleinsmith. For the veterans among your Kleinsmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kleinsmith lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Kleinsmith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kleinsmith in 1950 was 51, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kleinsmith 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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