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Klase Name Meaning

German: variant of Klass . Compare Clase .

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


Similar surnames: Klass, Klas, Klasen, Kaase, Klare, Class, Blase, Klose, Glave, Kase

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Where is the Klase family from?

You can see how Klase families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klase family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Klase families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Klase families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Klase's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Klase families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klase surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klase ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klase. 30% of Klase men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Klase women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Klase were New Worker and Housekeeper. .

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • New Worker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Klase. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klase 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Klase. 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 634 military records available for the last name Klase. For the veterans among your Klase ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klase lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Klase life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Klase in 1962 was 58, and 68 in 2004.

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