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Klason Family History

Klason 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: Lason, Krason, Klasen, Clason, Jason, Elson, Kelson, Cason, Mason

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Where is the Klason family from?

You can see how Klason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klason family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Klason families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Klason families living in Wisconsin. This was about 53% of all the recorded Klason's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Klason families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klason surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klason ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Klason. 100% of Klason men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 396 census records available for the last name Klason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klason 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 766 immigration records available for the last name Klason. 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 30 military records available for the last name Klason. For the veterans among your Klason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klason lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Klason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Klason in 1969 was 74, and 67 in 2004.

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