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Klau Name Meaning

German: habitational name from Klau near Aachen or perhaps Clauen in Lower Saxony. Compare Clow .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Lau, Klar, Blau, Kau, Klas, Klaus, Klay, Lu, Ku, Kan

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Where is the Klau family from?

You can see how Klau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klau family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Klau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Klau families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Klau's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Klau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klau ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 379 census records available for the last name Klau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klau 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 460 immigration records available for the last name Klau. 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 320 military records available for the last name Klau. For the veterans among your Klau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klau lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Klau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Klau in 1962 was 67, and 76 in 2004.

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