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Klavitter Family History

Klavitter 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: Klawitter, Klawiter, Latter, Blatter, Lafitte, Glatter, Kletter

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Where is the Klavitter family from?

You can see how Klavitter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klavitter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Klavitter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Klavitter families living in Iowa. This was about 63% of all the recorded Klavitter's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Klavitter families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 223 census records available for the last name Klavitter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klavitter 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Klavitter. 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 56 military records available for the last name Klavitter. For the veterans among your Klavitter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klavitter lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Klavitter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Klavitter in 1967 was 80, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klavitter 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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