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Kleyn Family History

Kleyn Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Klein.

Dutch: variant mainly archaic Flemish or Americanized of Kleijn itself a variant of Klein.

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


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Where is the Kleyn family from?

You can see how Kleyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kleyn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kleyn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Kleyn families living in Yorkshire. This was about 62% of all the recorded Kleyn's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kleyn families in 1891.
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What did your Kleyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kleyn. 50% of Kleyn 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%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Hand
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kleyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kleyn 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Kleyn. 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 147 military records available for the last name Kleyn. For the veterans among your Kleyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kleyn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Kleyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kleyn in 1964 was 87, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kleyn 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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