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Klutz Family History

Klutz Surname Meaning

German (Klütz): habitational name from a place near Wismar named Klutz. German: variant of Klotz.

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


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Where is the Klutz family from?

You can see how Klutz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klutz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Klutz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Klutz family living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Klutz's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Klutz families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klutz 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 Klutz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klutz. 24% of Klutz men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Klutz women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Klutz were Carpenter and Clerk.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • Clerk
    14%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Klutz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klutz 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 294 immigration records available for the last name Klutz. 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 830 military records available for the last name Klutz. For the veterans among your Klutz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klutz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Klutz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Klutz in 1962 was 79, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klutz 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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