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Knatz Family History

Knatz Surname 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: Kratz, Katz, Kaatz, Kranz, Platz, Knapp, Kotz, Knabe, Kertz, Glatz

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Where is the Knatz family from?

You can see how Knatz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knatz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Knatz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Knatz family living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Knatz's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Knatz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knatz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Knatz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knatz. 32% of Knatz men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Knatz women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knatz were Clerk and Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Watchman
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Knatz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Knatz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knatz 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Knatz. 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 253 military records available for the last name Knatz. For the veterans among your Knatz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knatz lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Knatz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Knatz in 1949 was 26, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Knatz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knatz ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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