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Klater Family History

Klater 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: Klauer, Plater, Kater, Klaver, Klamer, Slater, Later, Flater, Cater

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Where is the Klater family from?

You can see how Klater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klater family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Klater families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Klater families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Klater's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Klater families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klater 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 Klater ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Klater. 100% of Klater men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Klater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klater 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Klater. 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 35 military records available for the last name Klater. For the veterans among your Klater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klater lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Klater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Klater in 1964 was 71, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klater 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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