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Klasing Family History

Klasing Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: patronymic from the personal name Kla(a)s a shortened form of Nikla(a)s (see Nicholas).

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


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Where is the Klasing family from?

You can see how Klasing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klasing family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Klasing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Klasing families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Klasing's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Klasing families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klasing surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Klasing ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klasing. 32% of Klasing men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Klasing women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Klasing were Manager and Shoe Factory.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Beautician
    34%
  • Shoe Factory
    34%

What Klasing family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 946 census records available for the last name Klasing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klasing 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Klasing. 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 629 military records available for the last name Klasing. For the veterans among your Klasing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klasing lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Klasing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Klasing in 1953 was 61, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klasing 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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