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Kluz Family History

Kluz Surname Meaning

Polish: derivative of Old Polish kluza ‘shutter’ a nickname for someone who was in jail.

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


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Where is the Kluz family from?

You can see how Kluz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kluz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kluz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Kluz family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kluz's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Kluz families in 1911.
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What did your Kluz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kluz. 25% of Kluz men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Kluz women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kluz were Proprietor 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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Proprietor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    25%
  • Hose Inspector
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%

What Kluz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kluz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kluz 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Kluz. 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 273 military records available for the last name Kluz. For the veterans among your Kluz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kluz lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Kluz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Kluz in 1944 was 48, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kluz 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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