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Klaw Family History

Klaw 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: Klar, Klas, Law, Klay, Kan, Low, Kay, Kral, Kai, Alam

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Where is the Klaw family from?

You can see how Klaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Klaw families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Klaw families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 43% of all the recorded Klaw's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Klaw families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klaw 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 Klaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klaw. 72% of Klaw men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Klaw women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Salesman
    72%
  • Attorney
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 825 census records available for the last name Klaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klaw 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Klaw. 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 95 military records available for the last name Klaw. For the veterans among your Klaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klaw lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Klaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Klaw in 1963 was 54, and 57 in 2004.

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