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Kludt Family History

Kludt Surname Meaning

German: probably from Middle Low German klūte ‘lump clod’ a nickname for a loutish or clumsy person. Compare Kloth.

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


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Where is the Kludt family from?

You can see how Kludt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kludt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kludt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Kludt family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kludt's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kludt families in 1911.
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What did your Kludt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kludt. 40% of Kludt men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Kludt women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kludt were Laborer and Bookkeeper.

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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
    40%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Typist
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%

What Kludt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kludt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kludt 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Kludt. 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 596 military records available for the last name Kludt. For the veterans among your Kludt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kludt lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kludt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Kludt in 1954 was 52, and 76 in 2004.

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