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Kloesel Family History

Kloesel Surname Meaning

German (Klösel): from a pet form of Kloss a medieval short form of the personal name Nikolaus (see Nicholas).

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


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Where is the Kloesel family from?

You can see how Kloesel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kloesel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kloesel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kloesel family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kloesel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kloesel families in 1891.
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What did your Kloesel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kloesel. 68% of Kloesel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kloesel women worked as a Maid.

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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
    68%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Owner
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Kloesel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 487 census records available for the last name Kloesel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kloesel 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Kloesel. 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 71 military records available for the last name Kloesel. For the veterans among your Kloesel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kloesel lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Kloesel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kloesel in 1959 was 57, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kloesel 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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