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Klan Family History

Klan 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: Kan, Klar, Khan, Olan, Kalan, Lan, Klann, Klas, Klang, Alan

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Where is the Klan family from?

You can see how Klan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Klan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Klan families living in Manitoba. This was about 44% of all the recorded Klan's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Klan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klan 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 Klan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Klan. 50% of Klan men worked as a Labourer.

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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

  • Labourer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Klan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Klan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klan 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 945 immigration records available for the last name Klan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Klan. For the veterans among your Klan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klan lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Klan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Klan in 1955 was 57, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Klan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klan 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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