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Kliza Family History

Kliza 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: Klima, Klika, Klink, Oliva, Kalina, Krizan, Kasza, Kobza, Sliva, Lipa

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Where is the Kliza family from?

You can see how Kliza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kliza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kliza families living in Indiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kliza's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Kliza families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kliza 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 Kliza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kliza. 60% of Kliza 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
    60%
  • Assembler
    40%

What Kliza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Kliza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kliza 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Kliza. 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 58 military records available for the last name Kliza. For the veterans among your Kliza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kliza lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kliza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Kliza in 1963 was 85, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kliza

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kliza 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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