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Knigge Family History

Knigge Surname Meaning

North German (Westphalia) and Dutch: variant of Knick.

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


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Where is the Knigge family from?

You can see how Knigge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knigge family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knigge families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 41 Knigge families living in Illinois. This was about 51% of all the recorded Knigge's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Knigge families in 1880.
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What did your Knigge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knigge. 29% of Knigge men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Knigge women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knigge were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Maid
    25%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

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

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What is the average Knigge lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Knigge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Knigge in 1963 was 79, and 62 in 2004.

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