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Kletsch Family History

Kletsch 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: Letsch, Pletsch, Kretsch, Kresch, Keusch, Fetsch, Krutsch, Lersch

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Where is the Kletsch family from?

You can see how Kletsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kletsch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kletsch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Kletsch families living in Washington. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kletsch's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Kletsch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kletsch 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 Kletsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kletsch. 100% of Kletsch men worked as a Shipping Clerk.

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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

  • Shipping Clerk
    100%

What Kletsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Kletsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kletsch 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Kletsch. 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 53 military records available for the last name Kletsch. For the veterans among your Kletsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kletsch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kletsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kletsch in 1963 was 69, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kletsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kletsch 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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