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Klavins Family History

Klavins 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: Lavin, Slavin, Glavin, Flavin, Levins, Lavis, Clavin, Hlavin, Blevins

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Where is the Klavins family from?

You can see how Klavins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klavins family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Klavins families living in Washington. This was about 40% of all the recorded Klavins's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Klavins families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klavins 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 Klavins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Klavins. 100% of Klavins men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Klavins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 423 census records available for the last name Klavins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klavins 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Klavins. 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 41 military records available for the last name Klavins. For the veterans among your Klavins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klavins lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Klavins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Klavins in 1957 was 55, and 42 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klavins 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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