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Klosse Family History

Klosse 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: Kloss, Klose, Kosse, Fosse, Cosse, Close, Koss, Bosse, Kloster, Bloss

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Where is the Klosse family from?

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

What did your Klosse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Contractor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Klosse. 100% of Klosse men worked as a Contractor. .

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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

  • Contractor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Klosse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klosse 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Klosse. 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 47 military records available for the last name Klosse. For the veterans among your Klosse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klosse lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Klosse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Klosse in 1970 was 89, and 91 in 1999.

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