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Klowden Family History

Klowden 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: Plowden, Lowden, Bowden, Cowden, Howden, Kolden, Lowen, Loden

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Where is the Klowden family from?

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

What did your Klowden ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Klowden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klowden 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Klowden. 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 7 military records available for the last name Klowden. For the veterans among your Klowden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klowden lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2001, in the United States, Klowden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Klowden in 1951 was 51, and 83 in 2001.

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