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Knosalla Family History

Knosalla 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: Knoll, Kelsall, Rogalla, Koskela, Knoell, Khosla, Novella, Kinsella

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Where is the Knosalla family from?

You can see how Knosalla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knosalla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Knosalla families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Knosalla's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Knosalla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knosalla 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 Knosalla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knosalla. 50% of Knosalla men worked as a Farm and 100% of Knosalla women worked as a House Work.

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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

  • Farm
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Knosalla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Knosalla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knosalla 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Knosalla. 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 95 military records available for the last name Knosalla. For the veterans among your Knosalla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knosalla lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Knosalla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Knosalla in 1964 was 79, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Knosalla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knosalla 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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