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Klitch Family History

Klitch 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: Klich, Kitch, Blitch, Litch, Fitch, Kluth, Clinch, Kalich, Kulich

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Where is the Klitch family from?

You can see how Klitch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klitch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Klitch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Klitch families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 32% of all the recorded Klitch's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Klitch families in 1880.
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What did your Klitch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klitch. 43% of Klitch men worked as a Clerk and 34% of Klitch women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Klitch were Laborer and Teacher. .

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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

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Proprietor
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
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Census Records

There are 740 census records available for the last name Klitch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klitch 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Klitch. 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 102 military records available for the last name Klitch. For the veterans among your Klitch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klitch lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Klitch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Klitch in 1965 was 81, and 96 in 2004.

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