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Knigoff Family History

Knigoff 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: Knoff, Knight, Knopf, Goff, Koff, Kozloff, Kristoff, Karhoff, Niehoff

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Where is the Knigoff family from?

You can see how Knigoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knigoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Knigoff families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Knigoff's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Knigoff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Knigoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knigoff 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Knigoff. 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 12 military records available for the last name Knigoff. For the veterans among your Knigoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knigoff lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1989, in the United States, Knigoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Knigoff in 1954 was 53, and 84 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knigoff 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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