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Klass Family History

Klass Name Meaning

German: from the personal name Klass a shortened form of Nikolaus (see Nicholas ). Compare Class 1 and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Klas

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


Similar surnames: Glass, Klas, Klaas, Blass, Kloss, Class, Klaes, Plass, Kass, Klaus

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Where is the Klass family from?

You can see how Klass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klass family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Klass families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Klass families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 82% of all the recorded Klass's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Klass families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klass surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klass ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Klass. 100% of Klass men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Klass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klass 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Klass. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Klass. For the veterans among your Klass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klass lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Klass life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Klass in 1957 was 41, and 83 in 2004.

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