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Kinderknecht Family History

Kinderknecht Surname Meaning

German: probably an occupational name for a servant in charge of the children at a manor from Kinder plural of Kind ‘child’ + Knecht ‘servant’.

Compare the surnames Herrenknecht ‘lords’ servant’ Frauenknecht ‘ladies’ servant’.

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


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Where is the Kinderknecht family from?

You can see how Kinderknecht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kinderknecht family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kinderknecht families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Kinderknecht families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Kinderknecht's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kinderknecht families in 1880.
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What did your Kinderknecht ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kinderknecht. 78% of Kinderknecht men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Manager
    23%

What Kinderknecht family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kinderknecht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kinderknecht 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Kinderknecht. 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 78 military records available for the last name Kinderknecht. For the veterans among your Kinderknecht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kinderknecht lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Kinderknecht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kinderknecht in 1962 was 66, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kinderknecht 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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