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Klamt Family History

Klamt Surname 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: Klatt, Klamm, Kamp, Alam, Kant, Last, Kam, Lamb, Plant, Klar

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Where is the Klamt family from?

You can see how Klamt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klamt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Klamt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Klamt families living in Ohio. This was about 64% of all the recorded Klamt's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Klamt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klamt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Klamt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Klamt. 50% of Klamt men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Klamt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 438 census records available for the last name Klamt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klamt 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Klamt. 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 206 military records available for the last name Klamt. For the veterans among your Klamt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klamt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Klamt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Klamt in 1962 was 70, and 49 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Klamt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klamt ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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