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Kless Family History

Kless Name Meaning

German: from the personal name Kless a pet form of Niklaus a German form of Nicholas .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kloss, Kress, Klass, Kleis, Klees, Kuss, Kloos, Klos, Klaus, Blass

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Where is the Kless family from?

You can see how Kless families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kless family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kless families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 19 Kless families living in New York. This was about 32% of all the recorded Kless's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kless families in 1880.
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What did your Kless ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kless. 20% of Kless men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Kless women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kless were Carpenter and Telephone Operator. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Chambermaid
    14%
  • Telephone Operator
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kless. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kless 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 467 immigration records available for the last name Kless. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 587 military records available for the last name Kless. For the veterans among your Kless ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kless lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kless life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kless in 1954 was 33, and 59 in 2004.

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