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Klyce Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Kleis .

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


Similar surnames: Royce, Clyne, Klise, Nyce, Klute, Pryce, Kice, Kunce, Slice, Slye

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Where is the Klyce family from?

You can see how Klyce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klyce family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Klyce families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Klyce families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Klyce's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Klyce families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klyce surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klyce ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klyce. 42% of Klyce men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Klyce women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Klyce were Proprietor and Operator. .

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    60%
  • Operator
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Klyce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klyce 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Klyce. 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 297 military records available for the last name Klyce. For the veterans among your Klyce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klyce lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Klyce life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Klyce in 1963 was 82, and 84 in 2004.

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