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Klet Family History

Klet 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: Kley, Kmet, Klee, Klett, Klem, Kret, Kiel, Lee, Leo, Kant

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Where is the Klet family from?

You can see how Klet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klet family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Klet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Klet families living in Michigan. This was about 53% of all the recorded Klet's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Klet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klet 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 121 census records available for the last name Klet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klet 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Klet. 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 14 military records available for the last name Klet. For the veterans among your Klet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klet lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Klet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Klet in 1975 was 81, and 97 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klet 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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