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Knortzer Family History

Knortzer 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: Kurtzer, Krotzer, Porter, Kreutzer, Koster, Korte, Portier, Kostner

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Where is the Knortzer family from?

You can see how Knortzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knortzer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Knortzer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Knortzer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Knortzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knortzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Knortzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knortzer 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Knortzer. 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 4 military records available for the last name Knortzer. For the veterans among your Knortzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knortzer lifespan?

Average Knortzer life expectancy in 1984 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Knortzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knortzer 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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