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Kluin Family History

Kluin 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: Klein, Klun, Klain, Albin, Klink, Lubin, Lin, Kluth, Blain, Kuhn

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Where is the Kluin family from?

You can see how Kluin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kluin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kluin families living in South Dakota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kluin's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Kluin families in 1920.
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What did your Kluin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kluin. 40% of Kluin men worked as a Farm Laborer. .

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    40%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
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What Kluin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 343 census records available for the last name Kluin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kluin 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Kluin. 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 Kluin. For the veterans among your Kluin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kluin lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Kluin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Kluin in 1957 was 75, and 78 in 2004.

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