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Klans Family History

Klans 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: Krans, Klann, Klas, Klang, Klass, Klaas, Klaes, Lans, Klaus, Kang

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Where is the Klans family from?

You can see how Klans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klans family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Klans families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Klans families living in Alberta. This was about 60% of all the recorded Klans's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Klans families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klans 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 Klans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klans. 29% of Klans men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Klans women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Klans were Proprietor and Stenographer.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Klans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klans 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 403 immigration records available for the last name Klans. 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 440 military records available for the last name Klans. For the veterans among your Klans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klans lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Klans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Klans in 1978 was 84, and 92 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Klans

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klans 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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