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Klota Family History

Klota 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, Kloth, Slota, Kota, Lott, Kotz, Rota, Kluth, Ota, Mota

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Where is the Klota family from?

You can see how Klota families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klota family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Klota family living in Colorado. This was about 25% of all the recorded Klota's in USA. Colorado and 3 other states had the highest population of Klota families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klota surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klota ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Klota ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Klota. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klota 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Klota. 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 70 military records available for the last name Klota. For the veterans among your Klota ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klota lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Klota life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Klota in 1963 was 65, and 75 in 2003.

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