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Klemesrud Family History

Klemesrud 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: Klemmer, Klever, Kleber, Levesque, Stensrud, Kleier, Klemish, Lemer

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Where is the Klemesrud family from?

You can see how Klemesrud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klemesrud family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Klemesrud families living in Iowa. This was about 38% of all the recorded Klemesrud's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Klemesrud families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klemesrud 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 Klemesrud ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klemesrud. 60% of Klemesrud men worked as a Mechanic and 100% of Klemesrud women worked as a 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

  • Mechanic
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Klemesrud family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 386 census records available for the last name Klemesrud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klemesrud 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Klemesrud. 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 30 military records available for the last name Klemesrud. For the veterans among your Klemesrud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klemesrud lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Klemesrud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Klemesrud in 1968 was 76, and 83 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klemesrud 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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