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Kleven Family History

Kleven Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of numerous farmsteads all over Norway named Kleven from the definite singular form of Kleve.

Compare Cleven and Cleveland.

Dutch and German: rare variant of Cleven.

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


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Where is the Kleven family from?

You can see how Kleven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kleven family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kleven families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Kleven families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 57% of all the recorded Kleven's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Kleven families in 1911.
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What did your Kleven ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kleven. 85% of Kleven 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    85%
  • Labourer
    16%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Kleven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kleven 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kleven. 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 896 military records available for the last name Kleven. For the veterans among your Kleven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kleven lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kleven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kleven in 1956 was 37, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kleven

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kleven 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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