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Kloc Family History

Kloc Surname Meaning

Polish: from kloc ‘log block trunk’ a nickname for a clumsy or awkward man. Compare German Klotz.

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


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Where is the Kloc family from?

You can see how Kloc families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kloc family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kloc families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Kloc families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kloc's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kloc families in 1880.
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What did your Kloc ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kloc. 39% of Kloc men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Kloc women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kloc were Proprietor and Seamstress.

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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
    39%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    31%
  • Maid
    24%
  • Checking
    16%
  • Seamstress
    16%

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Census Records

There are 929 census records available for the last name Kloc. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kloc 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 641 immigration records available for the last name Kloc. 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 315 military records available for the last name Kloc. For the veterans among your Kloc ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kloc lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kloc life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kloc in 1963 was 79, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kloc 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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