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Klammer Family History

Klammer Surname Meaning

German: topographic name for someone living in or near a gorge or ravine (see Klamm).

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


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Where is the Klammer family from?

You can see how Klammer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klammer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Klammer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Klammer families living in Minnesota. This was about 47% of all the recorded Klammer's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Klammer families in 1880.
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What did your Klammer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Klammer. 100% of Klammer 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 Klammer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Klammer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klammer 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 655 immigration records available for the last name Klammer. 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 888 military records available for the last name Klammer. For the veterans among your Klammer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klammer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Klammer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Klammer in 1964 was 72, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klammer 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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