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Klafs Family History

Klafs Surname 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: Klas, Klass, Klaas, Klaes, Klaus, Glass, Klar, Kraft, Claus, Krans

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Where is the Klafs family from?

You can see how Klafs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klafs family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Klafs family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Klafs's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Klafs families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klafs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Klafs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klafs 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Klafs. 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 7 military records available for the last name Klafs. For the veterans among your Klafs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klafs lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Klafs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Klafs in 1968 was 82, and 88 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klafs ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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