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Klese Family History

Klese 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: Kleve, Klee, Klose, Klebe, Kless, Lese, Klise, Klase, Keese, Plese

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Where is the Klese family from?

You can see how Klese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klese family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Klese families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Klese families living in Wisconsin. This was about 88% of all the recorded Klese's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Klese families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klese 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 141 census records available for the last name Klese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klese 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Klese. 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 8 military records available for the last name Klese. For the veterans among your Klese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klese lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Klese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Klese in 1981 was 70, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Klese

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klese 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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