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Klous Family History

Klous 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: Klus, Klos, Kloss, Kloos, Kalous, Klaus, Kloes, Kious, Knous, Kos

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Where is the Klous family from?

You can see how Klous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klous family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Klous families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Klous family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Klous's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Klous families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klous surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klous ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klous. 42% of Klous men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Klous women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Klous were Machinist and Waitress. .

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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
    42%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Klous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klous 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Klous. 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 154 military records available for the last name Klous. For the veterans among your Klous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klous lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Klous life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Klous in 1966 was 89, and 65 in 2003.

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