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Knutsen Family History

Knutsen Surname Meaning

Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Knut a cognate of Danish Knud (see Knudsen).

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


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Where is the Knutsen family from?

You can see how Knutsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knutsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Knutsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Knutsen families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Knutsen's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Knutsen families in 1891.
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What did your Knutsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Knutsen. 100% of Knutsen women worked as a Domestic Servant.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Servant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Knutsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knutsen 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 12,000 immigration records available for the last name Knutsen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Knutsen. For the veterans among your Knutsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knutsen lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Knutsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Knutsen in 1945 was 54, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knutsen 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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