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Knak Family History

Knak 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: Kwak, Knack, Knake, Kanak, Knaak, Knab, Pak, Kan, Kay, Kral

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Where is the Knak family from?

You can see how Knak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knak family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Knak families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Knak family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Knak's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Knak families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knak 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 Knak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knak. 42% of Knak men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Knak women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knak were Taxi Driver and New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • New Workers
    17%
  • Taxi Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Mother Helper
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%

What Knak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 860 census records available for the last name Knak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knak 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Knak. 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 274 military records available for the last name Knak. For the veterans among your Knak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knak lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Knak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Knak in 1965 was 83, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Knak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knak 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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