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Klank Family History

Klank 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: Plank, Klink, Blank, Klenk, Klann, Lank, Klang, Krank, Klunk, Kang

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Where is the Klank family from?

You can see how Klank families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klank family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Klank families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Klank families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Klank's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Klank families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klank 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 Klank ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klank. 19% of Klank men worked as a Clerk and 25% of Klank women worked as a Cashier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Klank were Machinist and Nurse.

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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

  • Clerk
    19%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Nurse
    25%

What Klank family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Klank. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klank 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Klank. 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 239 military records available for the last name Klank. For the veterans among your Klank ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klank lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Klank life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Klank in 1962 was 57, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Klank

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klank 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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