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Klahn Family History

Klahn Surname Meaning

North German (Klähn): apparently a topographic name from Klähn a field name in Lower Saxony of unexplained etymology.

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


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Where is the Klahn family from?

You can see how Klahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klahn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Klahn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Klahn families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Klahn's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Klahn families in 1891.
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What did your Klahn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klahn. 43% of Klahn men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Klahn women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Klahn were Janitor and Farmer.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farming
    4%
  • Janitor
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Farmer
    10%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Klahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klahn 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 647 immigration records available for the last name Klahn. 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 Klahn. For the veterans among your Klahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klahn lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Klahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Klahn in 1959 was 58, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klahn 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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