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Klestil Family History

Klestil 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: Kestel, Klessig, Keitel, Keil, Kessel, Klette, Lesnik, Klein, Lester

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Where is the Klestil family from?

You can see how Klestil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klestil family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Klestil family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Klestil's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Klestil families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klestil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Klestil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Klestil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klestil 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Klestil. 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 21 military records available for the last name Klestil. For the veterans among your Klestil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klestil lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1976, in the United States, Klestil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Klestil in 1968 was 97, and 81 in 1976.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klestil 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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