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Klander Family History

Klander 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: Lander, Klunder, Kolander, Glander, Olander, Elander, Mander, Kader

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Where is the Klander family from?

You can see how Klander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klander family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Klander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 25 Klander families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 66% of all the recorded Klander's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Klander families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klander 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 Klander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klander. 42% of Klander men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Klander women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Klander were Truck Driver and Secretary.

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Klander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Klander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klander 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Klander. 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 210 military records available for the last name Klander. For the veterans among your Klander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klander lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Klander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Klander in 1955 was 47, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Klander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klander 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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