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Kloer Family History

Kloer Surname Meaning

German (mainly Klör): from a derivative of the medieval personal name Hilarius (see Hillary). Compare Cloer.

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


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Where is the Kloer family from?

You can see how Kloer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kloer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kloer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Kloer families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Kloer's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Kloer families in 1891.
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What did your Kloer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Drr Good Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kloer. 34% of Kloer men worked as a Labor and 50% of Kloer women worked as a Drr Good Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kloer were Manager and 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

  • Labor
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Manager
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Drr Good Saleslady
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Kloer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 727 census records available for the last name Kloer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kloer 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Kloer. 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 874 military records available for the last name Kloer. For the veterans among your Kloer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kloer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Kloer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kloer in 1963 was 74, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kloer 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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