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Klingfus Family History

Klingfus 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: Klinge, Klingler, Krings, Klingel, Kling, Klingner, Linkous, Kilgus

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Where is the Klingfus family from?

You can see how Klingfus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klingfus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Klingfus family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Klingfus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Klingfus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klingfus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Klingfus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Klingfus. 60% of Klingfus men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Klingfus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Klingfus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klingfus 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 immigration records available for the last name Klingfus. 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 7 military records available for the last name Klingfus. For the veterans among your Klingfus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klingfus lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Klingfus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Klingfus in 1973 was 45, and 86 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klingfus 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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