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Klach Family History

Klach 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: Flach, Lach, Vlach, Krach, Blach, Klich, Kach, Keach, Black, Bach

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Where is the Klach family from?

You can see how Klach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Klach families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Klach family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Klach's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Klach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Klach. 100% of Klach men 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%
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Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Klach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klach 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Klach. 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 23 military records available for the last name Klach. For the veterans among your Klach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klach lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Klach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Klach in 1969 was 61, and 76 in 2003.

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