This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Klanderud family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Klanderud Family History

Klanderud 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: Langerud, Lander, Klunder, Kolander, Glander, Olander, Elander

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Klanderud family from?

You can see how Klanderud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klanderud family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Klanderud families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Klanderud families living in Wisconsin. This was about 31% of all the recorded Klanderud's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Klanderud families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klanderud surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Klanderud ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer Son was the top reported job for people in the USA named Klanderud. 50% of Klanderud men worked as a Farmer Son.

View Census Data for Klanderud | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer Son
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Klanderud family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Klanderud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klanderud census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Klanderud

Passenger Lists

There are 62 immigration records available for the last name Klanderud. 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.

View all Klanderud immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 124 military records available for the last name Klanderud. For the veterans among your Klanderud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Klanderud military records

You've only scratched the surface of Klanderud family history

Discover More

What is the average Klanderud lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Klanderud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Klanderud in 1958 was 50, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Klanderud

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klanderud 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Klanderud family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial