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Klaren Family History

Klaren 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: Karen, Klasen, Klare, Clare, Klauer, Haren, Klar, Kamen, Bladen, Lare

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Where is the Klaren family from?

You can see how Klaren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klaren family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Klaren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Klaren families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Klaren's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Klaren families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klaren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klaren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Klaren. 70% of Klaren men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    70%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
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What Klaren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 896 census records available for the last name Klaren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klaren 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Klaren. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Klaren. For the veterans among your Klaren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klaren lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Klaren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Klaren in 1951 was 41, and 88 in 2003.

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