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Klumb Name Meaning

German: variant of Klump .

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


Similar surnames: Klumpp, Krum, Plumb, Klugh, Blum, Lumb, Kramb, Plum, Kluth, Plume

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Where is the Klumb family from?

You can see how Klumb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klumb family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Klumb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Klumb families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Klumb's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Klumb families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klumb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klumb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klumb. 16% of Klumb men worked as a Farming and 17% of Klumb women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Klumb were Laborer and Teacher. .

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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

  • Farming
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Secretary
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Klumb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klumb 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 432 immigration records available for the last name Klumb. 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 864 military records available for the last name Klumb. For the veterans among your Klumb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klumb lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Klumb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Klumb in 1961 was 44, and 76 in 2004.

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