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Knout Family History

Knout 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: Knost, Knott, Krout, Knous, Rout, Knopp, Knoll, Knox, Kost, Knopf

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Where is the Knout family from?

You can see how Knout families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knout family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Knout families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Knout families living in Wisconsin. This was about 55% of all the recorded Knout's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Knout families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knout 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 221 census records available for the last name Knout. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knout 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Knout. 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 44 military records available for the last name Knout. For the veterans among your Knout ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knout lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1993, in the United States, Knout life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Knout in 1984 was 73, and 64 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knout 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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