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Class Family History

Class Surname Meaning

Scottish (of Dutch origin; Caithness): from an altered form of Dutch Claas, a pet form of the personal name Nik(o)laas (see Klaas).

German: variant of Klass.

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


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Where is the Class family from?

You can see how Class families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Class family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Class families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 30 Class families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Class's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Class families in 1891.
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What did your Class ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Hairdresser and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Class. 100% of Class men worked as a Hairdresser and 82% of Class women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Hairdresser
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Home Duties
    10%
  • Private Means
    10%

What Class family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Class. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Class 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Class. 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 26,000 military records available for the last name Class. For the veterans among your Class ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Class lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Class life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Class in 1951 was 24, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Class

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Class 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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