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Klafta Family History

Klafta 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: Kraft, Kafka, Lata, Kata, Klatt, Plata, Latta, Kalata, Klatte, Krafka

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Where is the Klafta family from?

You can see how Klafta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klafta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Klafta families living in Illinois. This was about 88% of all the recorded Klafta's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Klafta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klafta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klafta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Upholsterer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Klafta. 100% of Klafta men worked as an Upholsterer. .

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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

  • Upholsterer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Klafta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klafta 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Klafta. 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 40 military records available for the last name Klafta. For the veterans among your Klafta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klafta lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Klafta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Klafta in 1953 was 48, and 89 in 2004.

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