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Kles Family History

Kles 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: Kley, Klus, Klee, Klos, Ales, Kyles, Klas, Kies, Iles, Kees

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Where is the Kles family from?

You can see how Kles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kles family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Kles families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kles's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kles families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kles 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 465 census records available for the last name Kles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kles 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Kles. 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 317 military records available for the last name Kles. For the veterans among your Kles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kles lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Kles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kles in 1975 was 87, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kles 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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