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Knaff Name Meaning

German: altered form of Knauf or Knauff . This surname is very rare in Germany; it is more common in France (Lorraine).

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


Similar surnames: Naff, Knauf, Neff, Haff, Knapp, Knabe, Koff, Paff, Kast, Pfaff

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Where is the Knaff family from?

You can see how Knaff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knaff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Knaff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Knaff families living in Sussex. This was about 38% of all the recorded Knaff's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Knaff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knaff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knaff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Knaff. 100% of Knaff women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Knaff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knaff 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 364 immigration records available for the last name Knaff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 300 military records available for the last name Knaff. For the veterans among your Knaff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knaff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Knaff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Knaff in 1963 was 62, and 74 in 2003.

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