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Klaers Family History

Klaers 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: Klaes, Klauer, Klar, Klahr, Klas, Elpers, Elfers, Alders, Klaver

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Where is the Klaers family from?

You can see how Klaers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klaers family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Klaers families living in Minnesota. This was about 80% of all the recorded Klaers's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Klaers families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klaers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klaers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Klaers. 40% of Klaers men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Labor
    20%
  • Optometrist
    20%
  • Operator
    20%
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What Klaers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Klaers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klaers 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Klaers. 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 56 military records available for the last name Klaers. For the veterans among your Klaers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klaers lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Klaers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Klaers in 1957 was 51, and 2 in 2004.

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