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Klawes Family History

Klawes 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: Klaes, Klages, Lawes, Klauer, Blades, Klas, Glawe, Kares, Llanes

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Klawes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klawes 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Klawes. 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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There are 36 military records available for the last name Klawes. For the veterans among your Klawes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klawes lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Klawes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Klawes in 1967 was 87, and 39 in 2003.

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