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Klosterman Family History

Klosterman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Klostermann or Dutch Kloosterman.

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


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Where is the Klosterman family from?

You can see how Klosterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klosterman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Klosterman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 34 Klosterman families living in Missouri. This was about 15% of all the recorded Klosterman's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Klosterman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klosterman 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 Klosterman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klosterman. 31% of Klosterman men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Klosterman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Klosterman were Clerk and Waitress.

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    13%
  • Seamstress
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Waitress
    9%

What Klosterman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Klosterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klosterman 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 407 immigration records available for the last name Klosterman. 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 Klosterman. For the veterans among your Klosterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klosterman lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Klosterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Klosterman in 1952 was 41, and 80 in 2004.

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