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Kleiser Family History

Kleiser Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from Kleis.

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


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Where is the Kleiser family from?

You can see how Kleiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kleiser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kleiser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Kleiser families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kleiser's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kleiser families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kleiser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kleiser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kleiser. 18% of Kleiser men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Kleiser women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kleiser were Manager and Operator.

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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

  • Farmer
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Operator
    40%

What Kleiser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kleiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kleiser 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 486 immigration records available for the last name Kleiser. 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 918 military records available for the last name Kleiser. For the veterans among your Kleiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kleiser lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kleiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kleiser in 1965 was 72, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kleiser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kleiser 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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