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Knuston Family History

Knuston 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: Ruston, Kingston, Houston, Muston, Keniston, Knapton, Kriston, Fuston

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Where is the Knuston family from?

You can see how Knuston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knuston family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Knuston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Knuston families living in Iowa. This was about 86% of all the recorded Knuston's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Knuston families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Knuston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knuston 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Knuston. 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 20 military records available for the last name Knuston. For the veterans among your Knuston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knuston lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1986, in the United States, Knuston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Knuston in 1985 was 70, and 75 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knuston 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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