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Klami Family History

Klami 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: Klamm, Kamp, Kai, Alam, Kam, Lamb, Klar, Elam, Lamm, Kari

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Where is the Klami family from?

You can see how Klami families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klami family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Klami family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Klami's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Klami families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klami surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klami ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Klami ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Klami. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klami 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Klami. 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 14 military records available for the last name Klami. For the veterans among your Klami ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klami lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Klami life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Klami in 1973 was 65, and 94 in 2002.

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