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Klang Family History

Klang Surname Meaning

Swedish: soldier's name from klang ‘clang ringing noise’.

German: from a vernacular altered and shortened form of the personal name Nikolaus from Greek Nikolaos (see Nicholas).

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


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Where is the Klang family from?

You can see how Klang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klang family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Klang families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there were 2 Klang families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Klang's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Klang families in 1881.
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What did your Klang ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klang. 20% of Klang men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Klang women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Klang were Truck Driver and Seamstress.

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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
    20%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Seamstress
    11%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Klang. 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 Klang. For the veterans among your Klang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klang lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Klang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Klang in 1947 was 30, and 88 in 2004.

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