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Klyn Family History

Klyn Surname Meaning

Variant of Klein.

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


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Where is the Klyn family from?

You can see how Klyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klyn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Klyn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Klyn families living in Manitoba. This was about 80% of all the recorded Klyn's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Klyn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klyn 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 Klyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Mangle Presser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klyn. 54% of Klyn men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Klyn women worked as a Mangle Presser. Some less common occupations for Americans named Klyn were Manager 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
    54%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Retired
    12%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Mangle Presser
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Klyn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Klyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klyn 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 824 immigration records available for the last name Klyn. 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 796 military records available for the last name Klyn. For the veterans among your Klyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klyn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Klyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Klyn in 1964 was 75, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Klyn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klyn 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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