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Klis Family History

Klis 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: Lis, Klim, Klus, Klish, Kulis, Klos, Kalis, Klas, Flis, Kolis

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Where is the Klis family from?

You can see how Klis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Klis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Klis families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Klis's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Klis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klis 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 Klis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klis. 43% of Klis men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Klis women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Receiving Clerk
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Klis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 759 census records available for the last name Klis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klis 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 542 immigration records available for the last name Klis. 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 257 military records available for the last name Klis. For the veterans among your Klis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klis lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Klis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Klis in 1951 was 38, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Klis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klis 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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