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Klail Family History

Klail 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: Lail, Klain, Kail, Kral, Kil, Kai, Lal, Karl, Klar, Keil

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Where is the Klail family from?

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

What did your Klail ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Klail ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Klail. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klail 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Klail. 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 6 military records available for the last name Klail. For the veterans among your Klail ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klail lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Klail life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Klail in 1969 was 62, and 83 in 2001.

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