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Klasson Family History

Klasson Name 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: Glasson, Kasson, Klassen, Classon, Hasson, Clayson, Gladson, Masson

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Where is the Klasson family from?

You can see how Klasson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klasson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Klasson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Klasson families living in Michigan. This was about 31% of all the recorded Klasson's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Klasson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klasson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klasson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Klasson. 25% of Klasson men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Poulty Raiser
    25%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Rigger
    17%
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What Klasson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 691 census records available for the last name Klasson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klasson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Klasson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 48 military records available for the last name Klasson. For the veterans among your Klasson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klasson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Klasson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Klasson in 1968 was 71, and 84 in 2004.

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