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Kluess Family History

Kluess 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: Kless, Kress, Kuss, Klus, Kloss, Klutts, Guess, Klukas, Gless, Klass

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Where is the Kluess family from?

You can see how Kluess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kluess family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kluess family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kluess's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Kluess families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kluess surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kluess ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Kluess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kluess 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Kluess. 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 28 military records available for the last name Kluess. For the veterans among your Kluess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kluess lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Kluess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Kluess in 1964 was 58, and 82 in 1999.

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