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Knudde Family History

Knudde 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: Budde, Knudsen, Nudd, Kunde, Gudde, Knode, Knodle, Knue, Jude, Bunde

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Where is the Knudde family from?

You can see how Knudde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knudde family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knudde families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Knudde families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Knudde's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Knudde families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knudde 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 22 census records available for the last name Knudde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knudde 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Knudde. 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 2 military records available for the last name Knudde. For the veterans among your Knudde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knudde lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1984, in the United States, Knudde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Knudde in 1974 was 80, and 80 in 1984.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knudde 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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