This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Klinginsmith family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Klinginsmith Family History

Klinginsmith Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Klingenschmidt (see Klingensmith).

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Klinginsmith family from?

You can see how Klinginsmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klinginsmith family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Klinginsmith families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Klinginsmith families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Klinginsmith's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Klinginsmith families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klinginsmith surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1840
  • 1880
  • 1920
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Klinginsmith ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klinginsmith. 28% of Klinginsmith men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Klinginsmith women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Klinginsmith were Accountant and Housewife.

View Census Data for Klinginsmith | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Accountant
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Klinginsmith family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Klinginsmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klinginsmith census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Klinginsmith

Passenger Lists

There are 14 immigration records available for the last name Klinginsmith. 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.

View all Klinginsmith immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 300 military records available for the last name Klinginsmith. For the veterans among your Klinginsmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Klinginsmith military records

You've only scratched the surface of Klinginsmith family history

Discover More

What is the average Klinginsmith lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Klinginsmith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Klinginsmith in 1960 was 59, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Klinginsmith

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klinginsmith 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Klinginsmith family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial