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Klinke Family History

Klinke Surname Meaning

German: variant of Klink. Germanized form of Sorbian Klinka: nickname or metonymic occupational name from klinka ‘door handle’;

or perhaps from a vernacular pet form of the personal name Klěman an equivalent of Clement.

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


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Where is the Klinke family from?

You can see how Klinke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klinke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Klinke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Klinke families living in Missouri. This was about 16% of all the recorded Klinke's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Klinke families in 1880.
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What did your Klinke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klinke. 17% of Klinke men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Klinke women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Klinke were Clerk and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Weaver
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Secretary
    10%
  • Saleslady
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Klinke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klinke 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 729 immigration records available for the last name Klinke. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Klinke. For the veterans among your Klinke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klinke lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Klinke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Klinke in 1951 was 40, and 89 in 2004.

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