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Klute Family History

Klute Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kluth.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Klute family from?

You can see how Klute families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klute family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Klute families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Klute families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Klute's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Klute families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klute surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klute ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klute. 35% of Klute men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Klute women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Klute were Truck Driver and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Secretary
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%

What Klute family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Klute. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klute 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 413 immigration records available for the last name Klute. 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 543 military records available for the last name Klute. For the veterans among your Klute ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klute lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Klute life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Klute in 1963 was 74, and 90 in 2004.

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