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Klossner Family History

Klossner Surname Meaning

German: variant of Klausner.

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


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Where is the Klossner family from?

You can see how Klossner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klossner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Klossner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Klossner families living in Missouri. This was about 45% of all the recorded Klossner's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Klossner families in 1880.
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What did your Klossner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klossner. 50% of Klossner men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Klossner women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Klossner were Operator and 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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farm Hand
    9%
  • Operator
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    31%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Farm Worker
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

What Klossner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Klossner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klossner 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Klossner. 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 217 military records available for the last name Klossner. For the veterans among your Klossner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klossner lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Klossner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Klossner in 1957 was 65, and 72 in 2004.

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