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Klaussen Family History

Klaussen 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: Klausen, Klassen, Claussen, Klaassen, Klausner, Klausman, Lassen

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Where is the Klaussen family from?

You can see how Klaussen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klaussen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Klaussen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Klaussen families living in Illinois. This was about 45% of all the recorded Klaussen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Klaussen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klaussen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klaussen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Klaussen. 100% of Klaussen men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Klaussen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klaussen 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 414 immigration records available for the last name Klaussen. 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 25 military records available for the last name Klaussen. For the veterans among your Klaussen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klaussen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Klaussen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Klaussen in 1967 was 81, and 101 in 1998.

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