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Knacke Family History

Knacke 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: Nacke, Kracke, Knack, Knocke, Knake, Knapke, Kaake, Knabe, Krack

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Where is the Knacke family from?

You can see how Knacke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knacke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knacke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Knacke families living in California. This was about 46% of all the recorded Knacke's in USA. California had the highest population of Knacke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knacke 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 Knacke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Knacke. 100% of Knacke 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
    100%

What Knacke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Knacke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knacke 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Knacke. 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 70 military records available for the last name Knacke. For the veterans among your Knacke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knacke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Knacke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Knacke in 1963 was 61, and 63 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Knacke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knacke 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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