This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Knoth family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Knoth Family History

Knoth Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a gnarled or crude person from Middle High German knode knote ‘knot’. Compare Knoll Knorr.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Knoth family from?

You can see how Knoth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knoth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Knoth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 28 Knoth families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Knoth's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Knoth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knoth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Knoth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Beek Dyer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Knoth. 100% of Knoth men worked as a Beek Dyer and 100% of Knoth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

View Census Data for Knoth | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Beek Dyer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Knoth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Knoth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knoth census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Knoth

Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Knoth. 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.

View all Knoth immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Knoth. For the veterans among your Knoth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Knoth military records

You've only scratched the surface of Knoth family history

Discover More

What is the average Knoth lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Knoth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Knoth in 1953 was 62, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Knoth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knoth 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Knoth family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial