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Klassa Family History

Klassa 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: Kassa, Klass, Klassy, Lassa, Laska, Glass, Kraska, Kasza, Massa

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Where is the Klassa family from?

You can see how Klassa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klassa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Klassa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Klassa families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Klassa's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Klassa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klassa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klassa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Klassa. 100% of Klassa 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Klassa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klassa 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Klassa. 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 30 military records available for the last name Klassa. For the veterans among your Klassa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klassa lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Klassa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Klassa in 1967 was 69, and 78 in 2003.

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