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Kloehn Family History

Kloehn Name Meaning

German (Klöhn): variant of Klähn (see Klahn ).

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


Similar surnames: Koehn, Klahn, Koehl, Kehn, Keehn, Klohr, Krohn, Kohn, Klehr, Koehne

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Where is the Kloehn family from?

You can see how Kloehn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kloehn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kloehn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 25 Kloehn families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Kloehn's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kloehn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kloehn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kloehn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kloehn. 56% of Kloehn men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Kloehn women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kloehn were Carpenter and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Laundress
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kloehn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kloehn 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Kloehn. 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 164 military records available for the last name Kloehn. For the veterans among your Kloehn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kloehn lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kloehn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kloehn in 1955 was 55, and 83 in 2004.

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