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Knath Family History

Knath 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: Kath, Nath, Knoth, Knuth, Hnath, Kunath, Keath, Knauth, Rath, Knapp

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Where is the Knath family from?

You can see how Knath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knath family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Knath families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Knath family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Knath's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Knath families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knath surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Knath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knath 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Knath. 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 15 military records available for the last name Knath. For the veterans among your Knath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knath lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1984, in the United States, Knath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Knath in 1980 was 69, and 83 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knath 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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