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Klig Family History

Klig 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: Klim, Klug, Kulig, Kling, Alig, Li, Kim, Kong, Kang, Klinge

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Where is the Klig family from?

You can see how Klig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Klig families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Klig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Klig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Klig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klig 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Klig. 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 4 military records available for the last name Klig. For the veterans among your Klig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klig lifespan?

Between 1948 and 1996, in the United States, Klig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Klig in 1948 was 31, and 76 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klig 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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