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Knotek Family History

Knotek Surname Meaning

Czech: from a diminutive of Czech knot ‘wick (of a candle)’ hence a nickname meaning ‘little fellow’.

It may also be a nickname for someone with a prominent mole on his face.

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


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Where is the Knotek family from?

You can see how Knotek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knotek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Knotek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Knotek families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Knotek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Knotek families in 1880.
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What did your Knotek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knotek. 35% of Knotek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Knotek women worked as a Nurse.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

What Knotek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Knotek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knotek 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 373 immigration records available for the last name Knotek. 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 407 military records available for the last name Knotek. For the veterans among your Knotek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knotek lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Knotek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Knotek in 1962 was 82, and 81 in 2004.

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