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Klagstad Family History

Klagstad 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: Krogstad, Kolstad, Karlstad, Lystad, Rogstad, Balstad, Plaisted

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Where is the Klagstad family from?

You can see how Klagstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klagstad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Klagstad family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Klagstad's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Klagstad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klagstad 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 Klagstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Part Owner Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Klagstad. 100% of Klagstad men worked as a Part Owner Operator.

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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

  • Part Owner Operator
    100%

What Klagstad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Klagstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klagstad 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Klagstad. 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 45 military records available for the last name Klagstad. For the veterans among your Klagstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klagstad lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Klagstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Klagstad in 1966 was 63, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Klagstad

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klagstad 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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