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Klak Family History

Klak 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: Klar, Kwak, Flak, Klas, Kolak, Kulak, Kluk, Klay, Pak, Blake

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Where is the Klak family from?

You can see how Klak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klak family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Klak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Klak family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Klak's in USA. California had the highest population of Klak families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Klak. 45% of Klak 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
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Proprietor
    23%
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Census Records

There are 777 census records available for the last name Klak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klak 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 659 immigration records available for the last name Klak. 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 217 military records available for the last name Klak. For the veterans among your Klak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Klak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Klak in 1963 was 68, and 81 in 2004.

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