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Knarr Family History

Knarr Surname Meaning

German: variant of Knorr.

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


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Where is the Knarr family from?

You can see how Knarr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knarr family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Knarr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Knarr family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Knarr's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Knarr families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knarr 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 Knarr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knarr. 22% of Knarr men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Knarr women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knarr were Clerk and Housewife.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Miner
    5%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Machine Operator
    7%
  • Housewife
    7%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Knarr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knarr 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 425 immigration records available for the last name Knarr. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Knarr. For the veterans among your Knarr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knarr lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Knarr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Knarr in 1947 was 62, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Knarr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knarr 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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