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Klaehn Family History

Klaehn Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Klahn, Kloehn, Laehn, Klein, Kuehn, Kiehn, Kahn, Klahr, Klann, Klehr

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Where is the Klaehn family from?

You can see how Klaehn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klaehn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Klaehn families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 14 Klaehn families living in Ontario. This was about 64% of all the recorded Klaehn's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Klaehn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klaehn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klaehn ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Klaehn. 100% of Klaehn men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Klaehn women worked as a Student. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    100%
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What Klaehn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Klaehn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klaehn 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Klaehn. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 110 military records available for the last name Klaehn. For the veterans among your Klaehn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klaehn lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Klaehn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Klaehn in 1965 was 69, and 84 in 2001.

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