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Klodt Family History

Klodt 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: Kludt, Lott, Kost, Klock, Slott, Kort, Lodi, Klotz, Glod, Plott

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Where is the Klodt family from?

You can see how Klodt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klodt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Klodt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Klodt families living in Iowa. This was about 22% of all the recorded Klodt's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Klodt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klodt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klodt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klodt. 77% of Klodt men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Klodt women worked as a 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
    77%
  • Laborer
    24%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Klodt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klodt 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Klodt. 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 159 military records available for the last name Klodt. For the veterans among your Klodt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klodt lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Klodt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Klodt in 1958 was 27, and 74 in 2004.

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