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Klise Family History

Klise Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Kleis.

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


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Where is the Klise family from?

You can see how Klise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klise family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Klise families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 5 Klise families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Klise's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Klise families in 1871.
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What did your Klise ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klise. 31% of Klise men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Klise women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Klise family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Klise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klise 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Klise. 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 362 military records available for the last name Klise. For the veterans among your Klise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klise lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Klise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Klise in 1956 was 43, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klise 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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