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Klockow Family History

Klockow Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of the places in Pomerania Mecklenburg and Uckermark called Klockow.

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


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Where is the Klockow family from?

You can see how Klockow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klockow family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Klockow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Klockow families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Klockow's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Klockow families in 1911.
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What did your Klockow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klockow. 34% of Klockow men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Klockow 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
    34%
  • Janitor
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Investigator
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Klockow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Klockow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klockow 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Klockow. 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 188 military records available for the last name Klockow. For the veterans among your Klockow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klockow lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Klockow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Klockow in 1960 was 71, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Klockow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klockow 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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