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Klasner Family History

Klasner 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: Klausner, Kasner, Krasner, Glasner, Plaster, Klauer, Kastner, Klapper

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Where is the Klasner family from?

You can see how Klasner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klasner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Klasner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Klasner families living in Michigan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Klasner's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Klasner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klasner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klasner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Priest was the top reported job for people in the USA named Klasner. 50% of Klasner men worked as a Priest. .

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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

  • Priest
    50%
  • Welder
    50%
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Census Records

There are 456 census records available for the last name Klasner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klasner 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Klasner. 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 62 military records available for the last name Klasner. For the veterans among your Klasner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klasner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Klasner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Klasner in 1963 was 77, and 84 in 2001.

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