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Klewitz Family History

Klewitz 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: Fleitz, Kienitz, Leitz, Dewitz, Klitz, Kreitz, Keitz, Lowitz, Kowitz

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Where is the Klewitz family from?

You can see how Klewitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klewitz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Klewitz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Klewitz families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Klewitz's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Klewitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klewitz 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 Klewitz ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Klewitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Klewitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klewitz 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Klewitz. 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 575 military records available for the last name Klewitz. For the veterans among your Klewitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klewitz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Klewitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Klewitz in 1965 was 78, and 50 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klewitz 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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