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Kliest Family History

Kliest Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Priest, List, Lies, Klish, Kies, Liese, Kries, Klindt, Triest, Vliet

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Where is the Kliest family from?

You can see how Kliest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kliest family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kliest families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Kliest families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kliest's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kliest families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kliest surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kliest ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kliest. 35% of Kliest men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kliest women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kliest were Carpenter and Maid.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Trucker
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Kliest family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 732 census records available for the last name Kliest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kliest 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Kliest. 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 106 military records available for the last name Kliest. For the veterans among your Kliest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kliest lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2003, in the United States, Kliest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kliest in 1946 was 72, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kliest 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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