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Klaras Family History

Klaras 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: Karas, Klaas, Maras, Klar, Kardas, Kara, Caras, Kuras, Llanas, Ladas

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Where is the Klaras family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klaras surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Klaras ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klaras. 50% of Klaras men worked as a Waiter and 100% of Klaras women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Waiter
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Klaras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klaras 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Klaras. 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 74 military records available for the last name Klaras. For the veterans among your Klaras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klaras lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Klaras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Klaras in 1966 was 62, and 59 in 2003.

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