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Klester Family History

Klester 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: Lester, Kloster, Kletter, Koester, Kuester, Clester, Kiester, Kester

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Where is the Klester family from?

You can see how Klester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klester family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Klester families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Klester families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Klester's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Klester families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klester 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 104 census records available for the last name Klester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klester 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Klester. 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 40 military records available for the last name Klester. For the veterans among your Klester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klester lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Klester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Klester in 1968 was 71, and 55 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klester 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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