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Klaasen Family History

Klaasen Surname Meaning

Dutch and North German: patronymic from the personal name Klaas.

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


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Where is the Klaasen family from?

You can see how Klaasen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klaasen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Klaasen families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Klaasen families living in Manitoba. This was about 71% of all the recorded Klaasen's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Klaasen families in 1911.
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What did your Klaasen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Klaasen. 100% of Klaasen men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Klaasen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Klaasen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klaasen 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 719 immigration records available for the last name Klaasen. 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 205 military records available for the last name Klaasen. For the veterans among your Klaasen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klaasen lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Klaasen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Klaasen in 1961 was 60, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Klaasen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klaasen 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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