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Klitzsch Family History

Klitzsch 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: Kirsch, Klish, Letsch, Pletsch, Krutsch, Kutsch, Krisch, Liesch

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Where is the Klitzsch family from?

You can see how Klitzsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klitzsch family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Klitzsch families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Klitzsch's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Klitzsch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klitzsch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Klitzsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Klitzsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klitzsch 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Klitzsch. 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 87 military records available for the last name Klitzsch. For the veterans among your Klitzsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klitzsch lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Klitzsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Klitzsch in 1974 was 64, and 89 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klitzsch 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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