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Kliner Family History

Kliner Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Kleiner . Slovenian: variant of Klinar a topographic name from klin ‘wedge wooden peg’ (see Kline ). The surname Kliner is rare in Slovenia; in the US it may thus (also) be an Americanized or Germanized form of the variant Klinar.

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


Similar surnames: Klinker, Kriger, Liner, Kleiner, Kline, Pliner, Kelner, Lier, Kier

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Where is the Kliner family from?

You can see how Kliner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kliner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kliner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Kliner family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Kliner's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Kliner families in 1911.
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What did your Kliner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kliner. 29% of Kliner men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kliner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kliner were Farmer and Clerk. .

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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
    29%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kliner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kliner 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 308 immigration records available for the last name Kliner. 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 324 military records available for the last name Kliner. For the veterans among your Kliner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kliner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kliner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kliner in 1962 was 80, and 81 in 2004.

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