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Knauff Family History

Knauff Surname Meaning

German: variant of Knauf.

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


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Where is the Knauff family from?

You can see how Knauff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knauff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Knauff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 18 Knauff families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Knauff's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Knauff families in 1911.
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What did your Knauff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knauff. 27% of Knauff men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Knauff women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knauff were Salesman and 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
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    17%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Waitress
    10%
  • Teacher
    7%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Knauff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knauff 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 722 immigration records available for the last name Knauff. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Knauff. For the veterans among your Knauff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knauff lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Knauff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Knauff in 1950 was 42, and 72 in 2004.

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