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Klitsch Family History

Klitsch 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: Kirsch, Klish, Letsch, Pletsch, Krutsch, Kutsch, Krisch, Liesch

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Where is the Klitsch family from?

You can see how Klitsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klitsch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Klitsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Klitsch families living in New York. This was about 46% of all the recorded Klitsch's in USA. New York had the highest population of Klitsch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klitsch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Klitsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klitsch. 28% of Klitsch men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Klitsch women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    28%
  • Brakeman
    19%
  • Miner
    19%
  • Fireman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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What Klitsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 876 census records available for the last name Klitsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klitsch 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 429 immigration records available for the last name Klitsch. 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 322 military records available for the last name Klitsch. For the veterans among your Klitsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klitsch lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Klitsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Klitsch in 1957 was 46, and 90 in 2004.

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