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Klys Family History

Klys 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, Klas, Klyn, Keys, Klym, Kays, Kos, Kay, Lye

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Where is the Klys family from?

You can see how Klys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klys family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Klys families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Klys families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Klys's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Klys families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klys surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klys ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klys. 100% of Klys men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Klys women worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Klys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klys 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Klys. 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 55 military records available for the last name Klys. For the veterans among your Klys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klys lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Klys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Klys in 1958 was 69, and 73 in 2003.

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