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Kluiter Family History

Kluiter 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: Sluiter, Kreiter, Kuster, Clutter, Kleiber, Kloster, Kleier, Kluver

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Where is the Kluiter family from?

You can see how Kluiter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kluiter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kluiter family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kluiter's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kluiter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kluiter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kluiter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kluiter. 50% of Kluiter men worked as a Farm 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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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What Kluiter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Kluiter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kluiter 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Kluiter. 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 10 military records available for the last name Kluiter. For the veterans among your Kluiter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kluiter lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Kluiter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kluiter in 1971 was 75, and 85 in 2000.

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