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Knutt Family History

Knutt 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: Nutt, Knust, Knott, Knuth, Butt, Hutt, Kluth, Tutt, Kitt, Nott

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Where is the Knutt family from?

You can see how Knutt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knutt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Knutt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Knutt families living in Berkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Knutt's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Knutt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knutt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Knutt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Knutt. 100% of Knutt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Knutt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Knutt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knutt 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Knutt. 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 105 military records available for the last name Knutt. For the veterans among your Knutt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knutt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Knutt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Knutt in 1967 was 78, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Knutt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knutt 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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