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Kloska Family History

Kloska 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: Klosky, Kluska, Koska, Laska, Kraska, Koski, Klock, Kosa, Klos, Kloss

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Where is the Kloska family from?

You can see how Kloska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kloska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Kloska families living in Michigan. This was about 31% of all the recorded Kloska's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kloska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kloska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kloska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kloska. 30% of Kloska men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Wood Finisher
    20%
  • Miner
    20%
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What Kloska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 491 census records available for the last name Kloska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kloska 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Kloska. 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 156 military records available for the last name Kloska. For the veterans among your Kloska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kloska lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kloska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kloska in 1964 was 78, and 79 in 2004.

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