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Kluesner Family History

Kluesner Surname Meaning

North German (Klüsner): Low German variant of Klausner

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


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Where is the Kluesner family from?

You can see how Kluesner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kluesner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kluesner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Kluesner families living in Iowa. This was about 24% of all the recorded Kluesner's in USA. Iowa and 3 other states had the highest population of Kluesner families in 1880.
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What did your Kluesner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kluesner. 41% of Kluesner men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Kluesner women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kluesner were Foreman and Waitress.

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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
    41%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Foreman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Waitress
    40%

What Kluesner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kluesner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kluesner 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Kluesner. 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 349 military records available for the last name Kluesner. For the veterans among your Kluesner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kluesner lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Kluesner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kluesner in 1957 was 51, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kluesner 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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