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Klare Name Meaning

German: variant of Klar 2

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


Similar surnames: Klar, Klase, Klahr, Karre, Lage, Plake, Glave, Karle, Klise, Weare

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Where is the Klare family from?

You can see how Klare families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klare family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Klare families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Klare families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 82% of all the recorded Klare's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Klare families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klare surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klare ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klare. 15% of Klare men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Klare women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Klare were Mechanic and Typist. .

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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
    15%
  • Baker
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • Typist
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Klare. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klare 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 663 immigration records available for the last name Klare. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Klare. For the veterans among your Klare ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klare lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Klare life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Klare in 1955 was 44, and 76 in 2004.

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