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Klemish Family History

Klemish Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Klemisch: of Slavic origin from the personal name Klimeš (see Klimes).

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


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Where is the Klemish family from?

You can see how Klemish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klemish family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Klemish families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Klemish families living in Iowa. This was about 41% of all the recorded Klemish's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Klemish families in 1880.
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What did your Klemish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klemish. 64% of Klemish men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Klemish women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    64%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Klemish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 774 census records available for the last name Klemish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klemish 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Klemish. 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 136 military records available for the last name Klemish. For the veterans among your Klemish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klemish lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Klemish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Klemish in 1956 was 65, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Klemish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klemish 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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