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Klotz Family History

Klotz Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a clumsy awkward man from Middle High German klotz ‘lump block’. Compare Klutts and Kluttz.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): cognate of 1 above from German Klotz ‘lump block’ or Yiddish klots.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Klotz family from?

You can see how Klotz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klotz family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Klotz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 19 Klotz families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 61% of all the recorded Klotz's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Klotz families in 1911.
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What did your Klotz ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Klotz. 65% of Klotz men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Klotz women worked as a Student. Some less common occupations for Americans named Klotz were Laborer and Income.

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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

  • Farmer
    65%
  • Farmers Son
    24%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    50%
  • Income
    50%

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Census Records

There are 28,000 census records available for the last name Klotz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klotz 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Klotz. 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 12,000 military records available for the last name Klotz. For the veterans among your Klotz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klotz lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Klotz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Klotz in 1940 was 42, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klotz 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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