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Klancher Family History

Klancher 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: Blancher, Fancher, Blacher, Kacher, Katcher, Kaucher, Lacher, Lancer

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Where is the Klancher family from?

You can see how Klancher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klancher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Klancher families living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Klancher's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Klancher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klancher 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 Klancher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Klancher. 60% of Klancher men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Klancher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Klancher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klancher 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Klancher. 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 35 military records available for the last name Klancher. For the veterans among your Klancher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klancher lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Klancher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Klancher in 1960 was 51, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Klancher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klancher 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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