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Klauss Family History

Klauss Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Klaus.

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


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Where is the Klauss family from?

You can see how Klauss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klauss family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Klauss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Klauss family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Klauss's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Klauss families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klauss 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 Klauss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klauss. 18% of Klauss men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Klauss women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Klauss were Salesman and Inspector.

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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
    18%
  • Manager
    14%
  • Checker
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Inspector
    50%

What Klauss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Klauss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klauss 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 870 immigration records available for the last name Klauss. 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 987 military records available for the last name Klauss. For the veterans among your Klauss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klauss lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Klauss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Klauss in 1959 was 49, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Klauss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klauss 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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