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Klama Family History

Klama 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: Lama, Klima, Klamm, Klema, Slama, Kaba, Kamp, Alam, Kam, Lamb

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Where is the Klama family from?

You can see how Klama families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klama family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Klama families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Klama families living in Michigan. This was about 58% of all the recorded Klama's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Klama families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klama 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 Klama ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klama. 60% of Klama men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Klama women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    60%
  • Bricklayer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Klama family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Klama. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klama 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Klama. 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 138 military records available for the last name Klama. For the veterans among your Klama ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klama lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Klama life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Klama in 1964 was 72, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Klama

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klama 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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