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Klenz Family History

Klenz Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place so named in Mecklenburg of Slavic origin.

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


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Where is the Klenz family from?

You can see how Klenz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klenz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Klenz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Klenz families living in Wisconsin. This was about 21% of all the recorded Klenz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Klenz families in 1920.
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What did your Klenz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Klenz. 50% of Klenz men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Proprietor
    13%
  • Worker
    13%
  • Farmer Renter
    13%

What Klenz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Klenz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klenz 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 369 immigration records available for the last name Klenz. 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 205 military records available for the last name Klenz. For the veterans among your Klenz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klenz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Klenz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Klenz in 1964 was 75, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klenz 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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