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Klaben Family History

Klaben Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Klasen, Klauer, Kabel, Knabe, Laban, Kamen, Klauber, Leben, Kleber

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Where is the Klaben family from?

You can see how Klaben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klaben family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Klaben families living in New Jersey. This was about 25% of all the recorded Klaben's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Klaben families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klaben surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klaben ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Klaben. 25% of Klaben men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Pipe Fitter
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%
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What Klaben family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Klaben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klaben 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Klaben. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 29 military records available for the last name Klaben. For the veterans among your Klaben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klaben lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Klaben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Klaben in 1966 was 64, and 71 in 2004.

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