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Klatter Family History

Klatter 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: Latter, Blatter, Glatter, Kletter, Platter, Flatter, Katter, Slatter

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Where is the Klatter family from?

You can see how Klatter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klatter family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Klatter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Klatter families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Klatter's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Klatter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klatter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klatter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Klatter. 67% of Klatter 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
    67%
  • New Worker
    34%
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Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Klatter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klatter 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Klatter. 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 35 military records available for the last name Klatter. For the veterans among your Klatter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klatter lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Klatter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Klatter in 1968 was 65, and 85 in 2001.

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