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Klimek Last Name History & Origin

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Early saint and disciple of St. Paul, Clements was selected by over 10 Popes before 1045. Predominantly male, originates from "Clementia (clemency or mercy)." Popular female landowner surname in medieval period (includes Mary, Joan, and Elizabeth). Earliest surviving English records, the first to adopt hereditary surnames. Examples Clemens Monachus, Clememt the monk (1152 register of St. Benet's abbey, Holme, Norfolk County), and Oxford's Knight Templar Richard Clement (1153). Also Richard Clemmence (100 Rolls Huntingdonshire County), and Robert Clymant (Sussex 1327), Germany Leonard Klement (1482 Ulm city charters). First recorded spelling is Oxfordshire Knight Templar William Clement (1150, England's King Henry). Known as, "church builder," reigned from 1154-1189.

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Name Origin

Surname (from given name), usage Polish, derived from a diminutive of KLEMENS. An interesting name, with hundreds of spellings, derives from the Roman (Latin) "Clemens" meaning "merciful". surname.com Same surname origin...
Czech: Klement, Klíma, Klímek
Danish: Clemensen
English: Clemens, Clement
French: Clément
Hungarian: Kelemen
Slovak: Klement
English: Clemens, Clement

An example of how frustrating common surname research can be...
I was adopted so I don’t know the names of my grandparents. I only know my father’s name, Vitorio Klimek. I'm sure he was one of a thousand immigrants from Poland during WWII. His parents came to Brazil. I hope you can help me because I have a lot of questions.

I wish I could help, but I have no information on individuals. I deal with the surname origins. Klimek began as a short form of Klemens, a first name from Latin. It means, "little Klemens," or, "son of Klemens." It is very common in Poland, there's a map illustrating how widespread Klimek is:

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As of 2002, there were 20.000 Polish citizens by this name, living all over the country. Klimek shows up most often in southern Poland, but there is no region where you will not find it. A person who now goes by Vitorio Klimek probably called himself Wiktor Klimek in Poland. If there is no information available from when he immigrated to Brazil, or where he originated, I cannot help. You should visit the Brazil Website of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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Spellings & Pronunciations

Klement, Klíma, Klímek (Czech) Clemensen (Danish) Clemens, Clement (English) Clément(French) Kelemen(Hungarian) Klement (Slovak). See also Klimeck, Klimak, Klimach, Clemons, Climance, to Clemitt, Klima, Klimkiewicz. In the United States, Klimek is ranked 9,328 out of 162,253 most popular names. //surnames.behindthename.com/name/klimek

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Nationality & Ethnicity

Polish, Czech, and Sorbian: from Klim, short for Kliment from Latin Clemens (see Clement). Search for Klimecki in southern Poland, including mountains area near Stary Sacz. Klimek, Lithuanian from first name Klemens. Also Klimiec (Ruthenian Klymeć) Located near Stryj on today's Ukraine territory. 1385 is the first written mention of the surname.

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Famous People named Klimek

Klimek is a Czech, Polish, and Sorbian surname. According to Wikipedia, notable Klimeks are:

Alf Klimek (born 1956), American musician
Antonín Klimek (1937–2005), Czech historian
Arkadiusz Klimek (born 1975), Polish footballer
István Klimek (1913–1988), Hungarian-Romanian footballer
Jan Klimek (born 1953), Polish politician
Jayney Klimek (born 1962), Australian singer
Johnny Klimek (born 1962), Australian film composer
Lukáš Klimek (born 1986), Czech ice hockey player
Tillie Klimek (1876–1936), American serial killer

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Early Klimeks

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Martha Klimek Jul 24, 1874 - Feb 1971 Vining, Minnesota
Martha Klimek of Vining, Otter Tail County, Minnesota was born on July 24, 1874, and died at age 96 years old in February 1971.
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John Klimek May 10, 1876 - Oct 1964 Wisconsin
John Klimek of Wisconsin was born on May 10, 1876, and died at age 88 years old in October 1964.
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Mathilda Klimek Jun 13, 1877 - Mar 15, 1972 Clitherall, Minnesota
Mathilda Klimek of Clitherall, Otter Tail County, MN was born on June 13, 1877, and died at age 94 years old on March 15, 1972.
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Pauline Klimek Feb 9, 1877 - Jun 1967 Wausau, Wisconsin
Pauline Klimek of Wausau, Marathon County, Wisconsin was born on February 9, 1877, and died at age 90 years old in June 1967.
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Walter Klimek Feb 24, 1877 - Aug 1968 La Salle, Illinois
Walter Klimek of La Salle, La Salle County, Illinois was born on February 24, 1877, and died at age 91 years old in August 1968.
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Nettie Klimek Oct 9, 1879 - Apr 1972 Chicago, Illinois
Nettie Klimek of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois was born on October 9, 1879, and died at age 92 years old in April 1972.
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John Klimek Jun 6, 1880 - Sep 1965 Wisconsin
John Klimek of Wisconsin was born on June 6, 1880, and died at age 85 years old in September 1965.
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Joseph Klimek Sep 24, 1881 - Feb 1974 Chicago, Illinois
Joseph Klimek of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois was born on September 24, 1881, and died at age 92 years old in February 1974.
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John Klimek Aug 8, 1881 - Mar 1964 Texas
John Klimek of Texas was born on August 8, 1881, and died at age 82 years old in March 1964.
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Frank Klimek Aug 15, 1882 - Apr 1972 Chicago, Illinois
Frank Klimek of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois was born on August 15, 1882, and died at age 89 years old in April 1972.
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Nellie Klimek Dec 25, 1882 - Apr 1974 Chicago, Illinois
Nellie Klimek of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois was born on December 25, 1882, and died at age 91 years old in April 1974.
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Pauline Klimek Dec 26, 1882 - Jan 1967 La Salle, Illinois
Pauline Klimek of La Salle, La Salle County, Illinois was born on December 26, 1882, and died at age 84 years old in January 1967.
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Rose Klimek Sep 5, 1921 - Sep 20, 2004 Manchester, Connecticut
Rose Klimek of Manchester, Hartford County, CT was born on September 5, 1921, and died at age 83 years old on September 20, 2004.
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Frank R Klimek Mar 22, 1924 - Sep 7, 2000 Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
Frank R Klimek of Wilkes Barre, Luzerne County, PA was born on March 22, 1924, and died at age 76 years old on September 7, 2000.
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Frank J Klimek Nov 14, 1917 - Feb 26, 1989 Chicago, Illinois
Frank J Klimek of Chicago, Cook County, IL was born on November 14, 1917, and died at age 71 years old on February 26, 1989.
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Frank R Klimek Jan 6, 1917 - Nov 9, 2001 Dorothy, New Jersey
Frank R Klimek of Dorothy, Atlantic County, NJ was born on January 6, 1917, and died at age 84 years old on November 9, 2001.
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Harold E Klimek Feb 26, 1919 - Mar 6, 1996 Attica, Kansas
Harold E Klimek of Attica, Harper County, KS was born on February 26, 1919, and died at age 77 years old on March 6, 1996.
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Edward J Klimek Jul 11, 1909 - Mar 14, 1995 Oak Lawn, Illinois
Edward J Klimek of Oak Lawn, Cook County, IL was born on July 11, 1909, and died at age 85 years old on March 14, 1995.
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Edward J Klimek Feb 22, 1922 - Jun 27, 2010 Elmira, Michigan
Edward J Klimek of Elmira, Otsego County, MI was born on February 22, 1922, and died at age 88 years old on June 27, 2010.
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Edward Klimek Feb 20, 1918 - Jul 5, 2000 Standish, Michigan
Edward Klimek of Standish, Arenac County, MI was born on February 20, 1918, and died at age 82 years old on July 5, 2000.
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Edward D Klimek Sep 13, 1921 - Aug 1987 Joliet, Illinois
Edward D Klimek of Joliet, Will County, Illinois was born on September 13, 1921, and died at age 65 years old in August 1987.
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Richard Klimek Feb 29, 1920 - May 27, 2007 Phoenix, Oregon
Richard Klimek of Phoenix, Jackson County, Oregon was born on February 29, 1920, and died at age 87 years old on May 27, 2007.
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Charles J Klimek Nov 12, 1922 - Oct 3, 2008 Hollsopple, Pennsylvania
Charles J Klimek of Hollsopple, Somerset County, PA was born on November 12, 1922, and died at age 85 years old on October 3, 2008.
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George A Klimek May 25, 1921 - Apr 1986 Milwaukee, Wisconsin
George A Klimek of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin was born on May 25, 1921, and died at age 64 years old in April 1986.
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George A Klimek May 17, 1922 - Jan 13, 1999 Wausau, Wisconsin
George A Klimek of Wausau, Marathon County, WI was born on May 17, 1922, and died at age 76 years old on January 13, 1999.
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Willard D Klimek Apr 21, 1923 - Apr 13, 1999 Pittston, Pennsylvania
Willard D Klimek of Pittston, Luzerne County, PA was born on April 21, 1923, and died at age 75 years old on April 13, 1999.
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Stanley R Klimek Aug 9, 1917 - Jun 12, 1992 Elmhurst, Illinois
Stanley R Klimek of Elmhurst, Du Page County, IL was born on August 9, 1917, and died at age 74 years old on June 12, 1992.
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Stanley L Klimek Apr 1, 1909 - Apr 20, 1995 Pittston, Pennsylvania
Stanley L Klimek of Pittston, Luzerne County, PA was born on April 1, 1909, and died at age 86 years old on April 20, 1995.
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Stanley Klimek Feb 28, 1923 - Dec 16, 1999 East Amherst, New York
Stanley J Klimek of East Amherst, Erie County, NY was born on February 28, 1923, and died at age 76 years old on December 16, 1999.
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Stephen T Klimek Dec 11, 1919 - Mar 25, 1988 Oak Lawn, Illinois
Stephen T Klimek of Oak Lawn, Cook County, IL was born on December 11, 1919, and died at age 68 years old on March 25, 1988.
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Stephen Klimek Dec 13, 1923 - Jan 1985 Coaldale, Pennsylvania
Stephen Klimek of Coaldale, Schuylkill County, PA was born on December 13, 1923, and died at age 61 years old in January 1985.
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Alvin G Klimek Mar 25, 1928 - Aug 20, 1998 Cleveland, Ohio
Alvin G Klimek of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH was born on March 25, 1928, and died at age 70 years old on August 20, 1998.
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Popular Klimek Biographies

Catherine (Klimek) Pesaric Ohio, United States
Catherine (Klimek) Pesaric was born in Slovenia, and died in Ohio United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Catherine (Klimek) Pesaric.
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Ignacy Klimek Nov 7, 1903 - Oct 26, 1992 Chicago, Illinois
Ignacy Klimek of Chicago, Cook County, IL was born on November 7, 1903, and died at age 88 years old on October 26, 1992.
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Rose Klimek Sep 5, 1921 - Sep 20, 2004 Manchester, Connecticut
Rose Klimek of Manchester, Hartford County, CT was born on September 5, 1921, and died at age 83 years old on September 20, 2004.
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John L Klimek Dec 23, 1919 - Dec 23, 2007 Appleton, Wisconsin
John L Klimek of Appleton, Outagamie County, WI was born on December 23, 1919, and died at age 88 years old on December 23, 2007.
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Joseph F Klimek Aug 11, 1915 - Dec 24, 2001 Manchester, Connecticut
Joseph F Klimek of Manchester, Hartford County, CT was born on August 11, 1915, and died at age 86 years old on December 24, 2001.
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Edward J Klimek Jul 11, 1909 - Mar 14, 1995 Oak Lawn, Illinois
Edward J Klimek of Oak Lawn, Cook County, IL was born on July 11, 1909, and died at age 85 years old on March 14, 1995.
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Steve Klimek Dec 6, 1915 - Jan 10, 2003 Rochester, New York
Steve Klimek of Rochester, Monroe County, NY was born on December 6, 1915, and died at age 87 years old on January 10, 2003.
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Walter E Klimek Mar 21, 1918 - Jan 14, 2005 Otter Lake, Michigan
Walter E Klimek of Otter Lake, Lapeer County, MI was born on March 21, 1918, and died at age 86 years old on January 14, 2005.
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Frederick Joseph Klimek Jun 1, 1921 - Mar 24, 2011 Coventry, Rhode Island
Frederick J Klimek of Coventry, Kent County, RI was born on June 1, 1921, and died at age 89 years old on March 24, 2011. Frederick Klimek was buried at Rhode Island Veteran Memorial Cemetery Section I-1 Row 9 Site 269 301 South County Trail, in Exeter.
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Paul J Jr Klimek Dec 25, 1901 - May 1979 Yaphank, New York
Paul J Jr Klimek of Yaphank, Suffolk County, NY was born on December 25, 1901 in Danzig or Germany, and died at age 77 years old in May 1979.
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Chester C Klimek May 6, 1917 - Oct 14, 1993 Whitestone, New York
Chester C Klimek of Whitestone, Queens County, NY was born on May 6, 1917, and died at age 76 years old on October 14, 1993.
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Stephen T Klimek Dec 11, 1919 - Mar 25, 1988 Oak Lawn, Illinois
Stephen T Klimek of Oak Lawn, Cook County, IL was born on December 11, 1919, and died at age 68 years old on March 25, 1988.
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Stanley L Klimek Apr 1, 1909 - Apr 20, 1995 Pittston, Pennsylvania
Stanley L Klimek of Pittston, Luzerne County, PA was born on April 1, 1909, and died at age 86 years old on April 20, 1995.
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Stanley R Klimek Aug 9, 1917 - Jun 12, 1992 Elmhurst, Illinois
Stanley R Klimek of Elmhurst, Du Page County, IL was born on August 9, 1917, and died at age 74 years old on June 12, 1992.
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Alfred F Klimek Jul 8, 1916 - Jan 24, 2002 Parkers Prairie, Minnesota
Alfred F Klimek of Parkers Prairie, Otter Tail County, MN was born on July 8, 1916, and died at age 85 years old on January 24, 2002.
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Frank R Klimek Mar 22, 1924 - Sep 7, 2000 Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
Frank R Klimek of Wilkes Barre, Luzerne County, PA was born on March 22, 1924, and died at age 76 years old on September 7, 2000.
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Louis F Klimek Jun 23, 1911 - May 4, 2005 Dorothy, New Jersey
Louis F Klimek of Dorothy, Atlantic County, NJ was born on June 23, 1911, and died at age 93 years old on May 4, 2005.
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Kenneth J Klimek Jun 26, 1928 - Mar 8, 2011 Green Bay, Wisconsin
Kenneth J Klimek of Green Bay, Brown County, WI was born on June 26, 1928, and died at age 82 years old on March 8, 2011.
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Karolina Klimek Jun 20, 1890 - Sep 15, 1968 Peshtigo, Wisconsin
Karolina Klimek of Peshtigo, Marinette County, WI was born on June 20, 1890, and died at age 78 years old on September 15, 1968.
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Sylvester J Klimek Dec 22, 1917 - Dec 1, 2001 Utica, Illinois
Sylvester J Klimek of Utica, La Salle County, IL was born on December 22, 1917, and died at age 83 years old on December 1, 2001.
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Klimek Death Records & Life Expectancy

The average age of a Klimek family member is 74.0 years old according to our database of 1,323 people with the last name Klimek that have a birth and death date listed.

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74.0 years

Oldest Klimeks

These are the longest-lived members of the Klimek family on AncientFaces.

Katherine Klimek Jan 14, 1892 - Feb 7, 1996 Leawood, Kansas
Katherine Klimek of Leawood, Johnson County, KS was born on January 14, 1892, and died at age 104 years old on February 7, 1996.
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Sofia Klimek Apr 1, 1888 - Apr 25, 1989 Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Sofia Klimek of Bethlehem, Northampton County, PA was born on April 1, 1888, and died at age 101 years old on April 25, 1989.
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Helen Klimek Jan 18, 1895 - Jul 7, 1996
Helen Klimek was born on January 18, 1895, and died at age 101 years old on July 7, 1996. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Helen Klimek.
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Annie M Klimek Dec 15, 1889 - Nov 1, 1989
Annie M Klimek was born on December 15, 1889, and died at age 99 years old on November 1, 1989. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Annie M Klimek.
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99 years
Josephine Klimek Sep 26, 1908 - Apr 5, 2007 Arcadia, Wisconsin
Josephine Klimek of Arcadia, Trempealeau County, WI was born on September 26, 1908, and died at age 98 years old on April 5, 2007.
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98 years
Frances Klimek Sep 30, 1906 - Nov 8, 2004 Duluth, Minnesota
Frances Klimek of Duluth, Saint Louis County, Minnesota was born on September 30, 1906, and died at age 98 years old on November 8, 2004.
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98 years
Stella Klimek May 22, 1895 - Oct 21, 1993 Chicago, Illinois
Stella Klimek of Chicago, Cook County, IL was born on May 22, 1895, and died at age 98 years old on October 21, 1993.
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98 years
John Klimek Nov 8, 1912 - Apr 30, 2010 Libertyville, Illinois
John Klimek of Libertyville, Lake County, IL was born on November 8, 1912, and died at age 97 years old on April 30, 2010.
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97 years
Barbara Klimek Feb 4, 1891 - Jul 15, 1989
Barbara Klimek was born on February 4, 1891, and died at age 98 years old on July 15, 1989. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Barbara Klimek.
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98 years
Louis Klimek Aug 19, 1895 - Mar 17, 1992
Louis Klimek was born on August 19, 1895, and died at age 96 years old on March 17, 1992. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Louis Klimek.
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96 years
May Klimek Jan 11, 1899 - Oct 30, 1996 Wayne, New Jersey
May Klimek of Wayne, Passaic County, NJ was born on January 11, 1899, and died at age 97 years old on October 30, 1996.
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97 years
Nelle O Klimek Jul 14, 1911 - Dec 22, 2008 Clearwater, Florida
Nelle O Klimek of Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida was born on July 14, 1911, and died at age 97 years old on December 22, 2008.
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