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Klaye Family History

Klaye 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: Klay, Kaye, Klare, Klase, Laye, Blake, Clare, Kay, Layer, Lage

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Where is the Klaye family from?

You can see how Klaye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klaye family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Klaye families living in Wisconsin. This was about 63% of all the recorded Klaye's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Klaye families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klaye 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 107 census records available for the last name Klaye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klaye 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Klaye. 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 14 military records available for the last name Klaye. For the veterans among your Klaye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klaye lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Klaye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Klaye in 1965 was 71, and 78 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Klaye

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klaye 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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