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Knetsch Family History

Knetsch 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: Kretsch, Kresch, Letsch, Keusch, Pletsch, Fetsch, Krutsch, Kutsch

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Where is the Knetsch family from?

You can see how Knetsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knetsch family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Knetsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 2 Knetsch families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Knetsch's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Knetsch families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knetsch 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 Knetsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Knetsch. 72% of Knetsch men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    72%
  • Mill Worker
    29%

What Knetsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 643 census records available for the last name Knetsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knetsch 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 403 immigration records available for the last name Knetsch. 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 290 military records available for the last name Knetsch. For the veterans among your Knetsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knetsch lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Knetsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Knetsch in 1965 was 87, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Knetsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knetsch 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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