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Knetter Family History

Knetter Surname Meaning

German: probably an occupational name for a baker from an agent noun derived from Middle High German kneten ‘to knead’.

Alternatively, a habitational name for someone from Kneten in the Oldenburg area.

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


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Where is the Knetter family from?

You can see how Knetter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knetter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Knetter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Knetter families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Knetter's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Knetter families in 1891.
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What did your Knetter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Knetter. 100% of Knetter 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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There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Knetter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knetter 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Knetter. 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 96 military records available for the last name Knetter. For the veterans among your Knetter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knetter lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Knetter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Knetter in 1956 was 27, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knetter 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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