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Klockman Family History

Klockman 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: Lockman, Luckman, Stockman, Brockman, Blackman, Rockman, Kolkman

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Where is the Klockman family from?

You can see how Klockman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klockman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Klockman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Klockman families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Klockman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Klockman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klockman 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 Klockman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klockman. 56% of Klockman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Klockman women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    56%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Klockman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 611 census records available for the last name Klockman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klockman 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Klockman. 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 52 military records available for the last name Klockman. For the veterans among your Klockman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klockman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Klockman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Klockman in 1961 was 64, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Klockman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klockman 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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