What is Klaas short for?
In old records, Klaas is usually short for Nicholas. It can also stand for Nicolaas. You will find it in Dutch-immigrant and American records, chiefly 1600s-1800s. The Klaas-to-Nicholas jump is easy to miss, so it is worth searching both when you hit a dead end.
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