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Kliethermes Family History

Kliethermes Surname Meaning

North German: probably a variant of Klütermes, a metonymic occupational name for an inspector in the wool trade.

It is derived from the dialect klüter, which means 'wool weight (22 lbs.)'.

Additionally, the second part of the name comes from mes(se), signifying 'weight' (a lump of metal) or 'measure'.

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


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You can see how Kliethermes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kliethermes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kliethermes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Kliethermes families living in Missouri. This was about 88% of all the recorded Kliethermes's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kliethermes families in 1880.
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What did your Kliethermes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kliethermes. 55% of Kliethermes men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kliethermes women worked as a Housewife.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Farmer
    35%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Kliethermes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Kliethermes in 1953 was 46, and 88 in 2004.

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