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Kleiss Family History

Kleiss Surname Meaning

German: variant of Kleis.

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


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Where is the Kleiss family from?

You can see how Kleiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kleiss family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kleiss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Kleiss families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kleiss's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kleiss families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kleiss 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 Kleiss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kleiss. 48% of Kleiss men worked as a Farmer and 72% of Kleiss women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kleiss were Lineman and Cook.

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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
    48%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Hand
    7%
  • Lineman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    72%
  • Cook
    29%

What Kleiss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kleiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kleiss 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 928 immigration records available for the last name Kleiss. 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 440 military records available for the last name Kleiss. For the veterans among your Kleiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kleiss lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kleiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kleiss in 1959 was 51, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kleiss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kleiss 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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