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Klosz Family History

Klosz 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: Klotz, Klos, Kloss, Klose, Kos, Kotz, Close, Kost, Klock, Koss

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Where is the Klosz family from?

You can see how Klosz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klosz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Klosz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Klosz families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Klosz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Klosz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klosz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klosz ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Klosz. 100% of Klosz 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 598 census records available for the last name Klosz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klosz 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Klosz. 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 269 military records available for the last name Klosz. For the veterans among your Klosz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klosz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Klosz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Klosz in 1963 was 75, and 77 in 1999.

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