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Klemann Family History

Klemann Surname Meaning

German: variant or perhaps an altered form of Kleemann. Germanized form of Sorbian Klěman an equivalent of Clement.

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


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Where is the Klemann family from?

You can see how Klemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klemann family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Klemann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Klemann families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Klemann's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Klemann families in 1911.
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What did your Klemann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klemann. 13% of Klemann men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Klemann women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Klemann were Laborer and Maid.

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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
    13%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Millwright
    9%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • House Work
    16%
  • Maid
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Klemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klemann 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 839 immigration records available for the last name Klemann. 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 904 military records available for the last name Klemann. For the veterans among your Klemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klemann lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Klemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Klemann in 1960 was 54, and 68 in 2004.

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