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Klima Name Meaning

Czech (Klíma) and Slovak (also Klíma); Polish: from a short form of the personal name Kliment ‘Clement’ (see also Klimek ). This surname is also found in Germany.

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


Similar surnames: Klim, Kliman, Klika, Klimas, Klema, Klimek, Klitz, Klimko, Kalina

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Where is the Klima family from?

You can see how Klima families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klima family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Klima families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Klima family living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Klima's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Klima families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klima surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klima ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Klima. 100% of Klima men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Klima. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klima 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Klima. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Klima. For the veterans among your Klima ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klima lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Klima life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Klima in 1943 was 27, and 81 in 2004.

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