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Kluess Family History

Kluess 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: Kless, Kress, Kuss, Klus, Kloss, Klutts, Guess, Klukas, Gless, Klass

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Where is the Kluess family from?

You can see how Kluess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kluess family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kluess family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kluess's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Kluess families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Kluess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kluess 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Kluess. 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 28 military records available for the last name Kluess. For the veterans among your Kluess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kluess lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Kluess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Kluess in 1964 was 58, and 82 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kluess 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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