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Knor Family History

Knor 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: Knox, Kor, Knop, Knorr, Knoy, Ko, Kos, Kwon, Noe, Thor

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Where is the Knor family from?

You can see how Knor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Knor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 19 Knor families living in London. This was about 58% of all the recorded Knor's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Knor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knor 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 Knor ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Knor. 100% of Knor 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Knor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knor 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 634 immigration records available for the last name Knor. 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 509 military records available for the last name Knor. For the veterans among your Knor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knor lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Knor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Knor in 1964 was 74, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Knor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knor 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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