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Knauss Family History

Knauss Surname Meaning

German: variant of Knaus. This surname is also found in France (Alsace).

Americanized or Germanized form of Slovenian Knavs or Knaus 4 a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Knauss family from?

You can see how Knauss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knauss family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Knauss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Knauss families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Knauss's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Knauss families in 1891.
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What did your Knauss ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Knauss. 100% of Knauss women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Knauss. 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 Knauss. For the veterans among your Knauss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knauss lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Knauss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Knauss in 1940 was 48, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knauss 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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