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Klessig Family History

Klessig Surname Meaning

German: variant of Nikolaus.

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


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Where is the Klessig family from?

You can see how Klessig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klessig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Klessig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 31 Klessig families living in Wisconsin. This was about 84% of all the recorded Klessig's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Klessig families in 1880.
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What did your Klessig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klessig. 60% of Klessig men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Klessig women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Klessig were Cheese Maker and Houseworker.

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Proprietor
    8%
  • Cheese Maker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Houseworker
    34%

What Klessig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 949 census records available for the last name Klessig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klessig 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Klessig. 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 306 military records available for the last name Klessig. For the veterans among your Klessig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klessig lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Klessig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Klessig in 1947 was 41, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klessig 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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