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Klauber Name Meaning

German:: from a pet form of the personal name Nikolaus (see Nicholas ). from an agent derivative of Middle High German klūben ‘to pick gather’ hence a nickname for a thief or an occupational name for a person who sorted out ore-containing rocks. variant of Kleuber an occupational name for a stonecutter or mason from an agent derivative of Middle High German kliuben ‘to split’.

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


Similar surnames: Glauber, Klauser, Klauer, Kleiber, Klapper, Tauber, Lauser, Lauer

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Where is the Klauber family from?

You can see how Klauber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klauber family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Klauber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Klauber families living in New York. This was about 26% of all the recorded Klauber's in USA. New York had the highest population of Klauber families in 1880.
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What did your Klauber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klauber. 33% of Klauber men worked as a Salesman and 38% of Klauber women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Klauber were Helper and Housewife. .

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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

  • Salesman
    33%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Helper
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    38%
  • Beautician
    38%
  • Housewife
    25%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Klauber. 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 661 military records available for the last name Klauber. For the veterans among your Klauber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klauber lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Klauber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Klauber in 1961 was 44, and 91 in 2004.

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