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Klett Family History

Klett Surname Meaning

German:: topographic name from Bavarian dialect glet ‘smallholding’ (a word of Slavic origin). variant of Klette.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Klett family from?

You can see how Klett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Klett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Klett families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Klett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Klett families in 1891.
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What did your Klett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Klett. 100% of Klett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Klett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klett 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Klett. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Klett. For the veterans among your Klett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klett lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Klett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Klett in 1949 was 47, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klett 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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