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Klays Family History

Klays Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Klas, Klass, Klaas, Klaes, Klaus, Klay, Kays, Keays, Kay, Glass

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Where is the Klays family from?

You can see how Klays families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klays family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Klays families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Klays families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Klays's in USA. California had the highest population of Klays families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klays surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Klays. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klays 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Klays. 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 59 military records available for the last name Klays. For the veterans among your Klays ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klays lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2001, in the United States, Klays life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Klays in 1988 was 75, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klays 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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