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Klayf Family History

Klayf 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, Kay, Klar, Kley, Kaya, Lay, Slay, Krapf, Clay, Klahr

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Where is the Klayf family from?

You can see how Klayf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klayf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Klayf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Klayf families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Klayf's in USA. New York had the highest population of Klayf families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Klayf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klayf 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Klayf. 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 6 military records available for the last name Klayf. For the veterans among your Klayf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klayf lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Klayf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Klayf in 1966 was 81, and 70 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klayf 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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