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Klitzke Name Meaning

German: from a pet form of Klitz .

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


Similar surnames: Witzke, Litke, Kratzke, Klitz, Latzke, Lutzke, Neitzke, Petzke

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Where is the Klitzke family from?

You can see how Klitzke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klitzke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Klitzke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Klitzke families living in Minnesota. This was about 31% of all the recorded Klitzke's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Klitzke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klitzke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klitzke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klitzke. 56% of Klitzke men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Klitzke women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Klitzke were Farm 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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • Housework
    22%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%
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What Klitzke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Klitzke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klitzke 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 401 immigration records available for the last name Klitzke. 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 512 military records available for the last name Klitzke. For the veterans among your Klitzke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klitzke lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Klitzke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Klitzke in 1947 was 64, and 81 in 2004.

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