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Klosa Family History

Klosa 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: Kosa, Klos, Kloss, Klose, Kos, Rosa, Posa, Kosar, Close, Kost

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Where is the Klosa family from?

You can see how Klosa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klosa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Klosa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Klosa families living in Iowa. This was about 36% of all the recorded Klosa's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Klosa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klosa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klosa ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Klosa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klosa 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Klosa. 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 77 military records available for the last name Klosa. For the veterans among your Klosa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klosa lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Klosa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Klosa in 1965 was 85, and 73 in 2004.

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