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Klune Family History

Klune 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: Clune, Kluge, Klunk, Kline, Klun, Keune, Klute, Klinge, Lund, Klink

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Where is the Klune family from?

You can see how Klune families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klune family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Klune families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Klune families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Klune's in USA. New York had the highest population of Klune families in 1880.
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What did your Klune ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klune. 44% of Klune men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Klune women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Klune were Manager and Waitress. .

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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
    44%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    34%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Klune. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klune 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Klune. 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 260 military records available for the last name Klune. For the veterans among your Klune ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klune lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Klune life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Klune in 1953 was 49, and 91 in 2004.

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