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Klohn Family History

Klohn 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: Krohn, Lohn, Kohn, Klohr, Klahn, Kloehn, John, Kwon, Kron, Korn

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Where is the Klohn family from?

You can see how Klohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klohn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Klohn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Klohn families living in Maryland. This was about 32% of all the recorded Klohn's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Klohn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klohn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klohn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klohn. 60% of Klohn men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Klohn women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Klohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klohn 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 361 immigration records available for the last name Klohn. 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 345 military records available for the last name Klohn. For the veterans among your Klohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klohn lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2002, in the United States, Klohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Klohn in 1942 was 39, and 47 in 2002.

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