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Klager Family History

Klager 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: Klauer, Kluger, Plager, Lager, Klaver, Klamer, Krager, Kliger, Slager

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Where is the Klager family from?

You can see how Klager families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klager family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Klager families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 30 Klager families living in Michigan. This was about 39% of all the recorded Klager's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Klager families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klager 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 Klager ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klager. 34% of Klager men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Klager women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Klager were Operator and Bookkeeper.

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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
    34%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Klager family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Klager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klager 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 361 immigration records available for the last name Klager. 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 437 military records available for the last name Klager. For the veterans among your Klager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klager lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Klager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Klager in 1956 was 55, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Klager

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klager 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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