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Klosek Family History

Klosek Surname Meaning

Polish (also Kłosek): from a diminutive of Klos.

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


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Where is the Klosek family from?

You can see how Klosek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klosek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Klosek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Klosek families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Klosek's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Klosek families in 1911.
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What did your Klosek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klosek. 30% of Klosek men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Klosek women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Klosek were Mechanic and Winder.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Shipping Clerk
    12%
  • Mechanic
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    43%
  • Weaver
    29%
  • Winder
    29%

What Klosek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 433 census records available for the last name Klosek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klosek 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Klosek. 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 121 military records available for the last name Klosek. For the veterans among your Klosek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klosek lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Klosek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Klosek in 1959 was 57, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klosek 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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