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Knauber Family History

Knauber Surname Meaning

German: variant found in the Saar and Palatinate areas of Knauer.

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


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Where is the Knauber family from?

You can see how Knauber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knauber family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Knauber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Knauber families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Knauber's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Knauber families in 1871.
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What did your Knauber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knauber. 23% of Knauber men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Knauber women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knauber were Clerk and Housework.

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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
    23%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Knauber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Knauber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knauber 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Knauber. 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 765 military records available for the last name Knauber. For the veterans among your Knauber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knauber lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Knauber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Knauber in 1961 was 41, and 47 in 2004.

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