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Kleni Family History

Kleni 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: Klenk, Klenz, Lenz, Klink, Ken, Koenig, Leng, Glen, Kley, Klein

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Where is the Kleni family from?

You can see how Kleni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kleni family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kleni families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kleni family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kleni's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Kleni families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kleni surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Kleni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kleni 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Kleni. 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 10 military records available for the last name Kleni. For the veterans among your Kleni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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