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Klersch Family History

Klersch 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: Lersch, Kersch, Kirsch, Kresch, Letsch, Lerch, Keusch, Pletsch

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Where is the Klersch family from?

You can see how Klersch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klersch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Klersch families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Klersch's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Klersch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klersch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klersch ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Klersch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klersch 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Klersch. 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 4 military records available for the last name Klersch. For the veterans among your Klersch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klersch lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Klersch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Klersch in 1973 was 67, and 93 in 2000.

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