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Klocke Family History

Klocke Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: variant of Klock.

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


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Where is the Klocke family from?

You can see how Klocke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klocke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Klocke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Klocke families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Klocke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Klocke families in 1891.
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What did your Klocke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klocke. 39% of Klocke men worked as a Farmer and 32% of Klocke women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Klocke were Laborer and Teacher.

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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
    39%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Operator
    7%
  • Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    32%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%

What Klocke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Klocke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klocke 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 545 immigration records available for the last name Klocke. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Klocke. For the veterans among your Klocke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klocke lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Klocke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Klocke in 1949 was 37, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klocke 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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