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Kleyman Family History

Kleyman Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Kleiman ‘small man’.

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


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Where is the Kleyman family from?

You can see how Kleyman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kleyman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kleyman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Kleyman families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kleyman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kleyman families in 1880.
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What did your Kleyman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Kleyman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 842 census records available for the last name Kleyman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kleyman 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Kleyman. 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 25 military records available for the last name Kleyman. For the veterans among your Kleyman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kleyman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kleyman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kleyman in 1966 was 86, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kleyman 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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