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Klegseth Family History

Klegseth 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: Helseth, Kenneth, Leggett, Nesseth, Stenseth, Greseth, Bremseth

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Where is the Klegseth family from?

You can see how Klegseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klegseth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Klegseth families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Klegseth's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Klegseth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klegseth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klegseth ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Klegseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klegseth 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Klegseth. 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 26 military records available for the last name Klegseth. For the veterans among your Klegseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klegseth lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Klegseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Klegseth in 1969 was 93, and 97 in 2002.

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