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Klusmeyer Family History

Klusmeyer Surname Meaning

North German: distinguishing name denoting a tenant farmer (see Meyer) whose farm was situated near a hermit's cell or a narrow passageway (see Klus).

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


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Where is the Klusmeyer family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klusmeyer. 44% of Klusmeyer men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Klusmeyer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Klusmeyer were Shipping Room and House Work.

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Shipping Room
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • House Work
    50%

What Klusmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 981 census records available for the last name Klusmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klusmeyer 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Klusmeyer. 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 230 military records available for the last name Klusmeyer. For the veterans among your Klusmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klusmeyer lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Klusmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Klusmeyer in 1961 was 57, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klusmeyer 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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