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Knake Family History

Knake Surname Meaning

German: variant of Knaake or Knacke variants of Knaack.

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


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Where is the Knake family from?

You can see how Knake families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knake family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Knake families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Knake families living in Lancashire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Knake's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Knake families in 1891.
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What did your Knake ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knake. 46% of Knake men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Knake women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    46%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Electric Welder
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Knake family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 892 census records available for the last name Knake. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knake 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 352 immigration records available for the last name Knake. 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 241 military records available for the last name Knake. For the veterans among your Knake ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knake lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Knake life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Knake in 1959 was 46, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knake 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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