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Kluis Family History

Kluis 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: Klus, Sluis, Kruis, Luis, Kleis, Lis, Kluth, Kus, Allis, Klein

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Where is the Kluis family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kluis. 100% of Kluis men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Kluis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Kluis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kluis 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Kluis. 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 14 military records available for the last name Kluis. For the veterans among your Kluis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kluis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kluis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kluis in 1964 was 84, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kluis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kluis 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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