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Kleitz Family History

Kleitz 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: Fleitz, Leitz, Klitz, Kreitz, Keitz, Leite, Kertz, Klette, Klein

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Where is the Kleitz family from?

You can see how Kleitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kleitz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kleitz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Kleitz families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Kleitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kleitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kleitz 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 Kleitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kleitz. 30% of Kleitz men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kleitz women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Florist
    18%
  • Mechanic
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Kleitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kleitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kleitz 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Kleitz. 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 418 military records available for the last name Kleitz. For the veterans among your Kleitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kleitz lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kleitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kleitz in 1955 was 53, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kleitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kleitz 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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