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Kluna Family History

Kluna 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: Kuna, Luna, Klunk, Klun, Lund, Klink, Kluth, Kalina, Klug, Luca

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Where is the Kluna family from?

You can see how Kluna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kluna family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kluna families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kluna families living in Arkansas. This was about 63% of all the recorded Kluna's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Kluna families in 1880.
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What did your Kluna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kluna. 50% of Kluna men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Kluna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kluna 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Kluna. 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 41 military records available for the last name Kluna. For the veterans among your Kluna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kluna lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Kluna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kluna in 1969 was 75, and 88 in 2003.

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