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Klages Family History

Klages Surname Meaning

North German: from a pet form of the medieval personal name Klaus.

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


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Where is the Klages family from?

You can see how Klages families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klages family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Klages families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Klages family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Klages's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Klages families in 1891.
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What did your Klages ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klages. 20% of Klages men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Klages women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Klages were Truck Driver and Housework.

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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
    20%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Housework
    12%

What Klages family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Klages. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klages 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Klages. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Klages. For the veterans among your Klages ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klages lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Klages life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Klages in 1952 was 61, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klages 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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