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Klugh Family History

Klugh Surname Meaning

Americanized of German Klug meant to reflect a North German pronunciation.

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


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Where is the Klugh family from?

You can see how Klugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klugh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Klugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Klugh families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Klugh's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Klugh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klugh 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 Klugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klugh. 28% of Klugh men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Klugh women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Klugh were Labor and 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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Labor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    24%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Domestic Work
    16%
  • Maid
    16%

What Klugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Klugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klugh 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Klugh. 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 575 military records available for the last name Klugh. For the veterans among your Klugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klugh lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Klugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Klugh in 1957 was 80, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Klugh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klugh 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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