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Klint Family History

Klint Surname Meaning

German and Danish: variant of Klindt.

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


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Where is the Klint family from?

You can see how Klint families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klint family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Klint families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Klint families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Klint's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Klint families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klint 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 Klint ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klint. 25% of Klint men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Klint women worked as a Telephone Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Klint were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Klint family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Klint. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klint 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Klint. 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 376 military records available for the last name Klint. For the veterans among your Klint ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klint lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Klint life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Klint in 1944 was 27, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Klint

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klint 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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