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Kloet Family History

Kloet 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: Kloes, Lott, Fleet, Kost, Klock, Kley, Slott, Kmet, Kort, Klotz

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Where is the Kloet family from?

You can see how Kloet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kloet family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kloet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Kloet families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kloet's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kloet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kloet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kloet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kloet. 38% of Kloet 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
    38%
  • Truck Driver
    38%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
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What Kloet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 550 census records available for the last name Kloet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kloet 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Kloet. 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 124 military records available for the last name Kloet. For the veterans among your Kloet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kloet lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kloet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kloet in 1962 was 71, and 74 in 2004.

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