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Klemus Family History

Klemus 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: Lemus, Klemm, Klus, Kalmus, Lemos, Klemish, Remus, Altemus, Klemp

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Where is the Klemus family from?

You can see how Klemus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klemus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Klemus families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Klemus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Klemus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klemus 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 66 census records available for the last name Klemus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klemus 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Klemus. 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 3 military records available for the last name Klemus. For the veterans among your Klemus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klemus lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1970, in the United States, Klemus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Klemus in 1967 was 77, and 71 in 1970.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klemus 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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