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Klyse Family History

Klyse 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: Klose, Klise, Klyce, Klase, Lye, Kase, Kye, Lyle, Close, Lyde

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Where is the Klyse family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klyse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Klyse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sales Man was the top reported job for people in the USA named Klyse. 50% of Klyse men worked as a Sales Man. .

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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

  • Sales Man
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Klyse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klyse 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Klyse. 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 6 military records available for the last name Klyse. For the veterans among your Klyse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klyse lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Klyse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Klyse in 1971 was 72, and 85 in 2003.

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