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Klann Family History

Klann Surname Meaning

German: probably a topographic name of West Slavic origin from a word meaning ‘maple’ (compare Polish klon).

This is an element contained in numerous field names in the formerly Slavic-speaking areas of northeastern Germany.

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


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Where is the Klann family from?

You can see how Klann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klann family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Klann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 36 Klann families living in Wisconsin. This was about 63% of all the recorded Klann's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Klann families in 1880.
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What did your Klann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klann. 33% of Klann men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Klann women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Klann were Shipping Clerk and Clerk.

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Proprietor
    7%
  • Shipping Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Klann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klann 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 609 immigration records available for the last name Klann. 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 928 military records available for the last name Klann. For the veterans among your Klann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klann lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Klann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Klann in 1962 was 66, and 71 in 2004.

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