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Klanke Family History

Klanke 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: Blanke, Klenke, Klinke, Blake, Klinge, Plank, Klink, Lane, Lance

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Where is the Klanke family from?

You can see how Klanke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klanke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Klanke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 32 Klanke families living in Ohio. This was about 36% of all the recorded Klanke's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Klanke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klanke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klanke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Metal Finisher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Klanke. 25% of Klanke men worked as a Metal Finisher. .

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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

  • Metal Finisher
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
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What Klanke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Klanke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klanke 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 329 immigration records available for the last name Klanke. 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 277 military records available for the last name Klanke. For the veterans among your Klanke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klanke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Klanke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Klanke in 1962 was 79, and 75 in 2004.

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