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Klontz Family History

Klontz Surname Meaning

Variant of Clontz itself an altered form of German Glantz. Possibly also an old variant or an Americanized form of German Klonz: topographic name from Slavic klon ‘maple’.

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


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Where is the Klontz family from?

You can see how Klontz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klontz family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Klontz families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Klontz family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Klontz's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Klontz families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klontz 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 Klontz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klontz. 47% of Klontz men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Klontz women worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Klontz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Klontz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klontz 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Klontz. 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 274 military records available for the last name Klontz. For the veterans among your Klontz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klontz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Klontz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Klontz in 1962 was 69, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klontz 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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