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Klasen Family History

Klasen Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: variant of Klassen and Klaassen.

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


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Where is the Klasen family from?

You can see how Klasen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klasen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Klasen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 23 Klasen families living in Manitoba. This was about 72% of all the recorded Klasen's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Klasen families in 1911.
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What did your Klasen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Klasen. 77% of Klasen 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
    77%
  • Labourer
    24%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Klasen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klasen 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 903 immigration records available for the last name Klasen. 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 689 military records available for the last name Klasen. For the veterans among your Klasen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klasen lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Klasen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Klasen in 1957 was 44, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klasen 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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