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Klate Family History

Klate 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: Plate, Klatt, Slate, Klute, Klare, Klatte, Klase, Blake, Clare, Lage

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Where is the Klate family from?

You can see how Klate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klate family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Klate families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Klate families living in Iowa. This was about 57% of all the recorded Klate's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Klate families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klate surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Klate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klate 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Klate. 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 15 military records available for the last name Klate. For the veterans among your Klate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klate lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Klate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Klate in 1969 was 83, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klate 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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