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Klagge Family History

Klagge 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: Plagge, Klinge, Lage, Kage, Large, Bagge, Lagle, Krage, Knaggs, Klang

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Where is the Klagge family from?

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

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Klagge. 100% of Klagge 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Klagge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 729 census records available for the last name Klagge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klagge 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Klagge. 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 134 military records available for the last name Klagge. For the veterans among your Klagge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klagge lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Klagge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Klagge in 1951 was 43, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Klagge

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klagge 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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