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Klossing Family History

Klossing 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: Lossing, Mossing, Blessing, Rossing, Klausing, Kassing, Klasing

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Where is the Klossing family from?

You can see how Klossing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klossing family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Klossing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Klossing families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Klossing's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Klossing families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klossing surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klossing ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Klossing. 60% of Klossing men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Klossing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klossing 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Klossing. 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 42 military records available for the last name Klossing. For the veterans among your Klossing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klossing lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Klossing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Klossing in 1970 was 65, and 63 in 2004.

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