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Klunger Family History

Klunger Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kluger, Klunder, Lunger, Klinger, Klinge, Slinger, Younger, Hunger

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Where is the Klunger family from?

You can see how Klunger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klunger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Klunger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Klunger families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Klunger's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Klunger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klunger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Klunger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klunger 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Klunger. 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 5 military records available for the last name Klunger. For the veterans among your Klunger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klunger lifespan?

Average Klunger life expectancy in 1970 was 49 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klunger 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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