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Knitsch Family History

Knitsch 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: Nitsch, Kirsch, Krutsch, Kutsch, Krisch, Britsch, Kitch, Kisch

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Where is the Knitsch family from?

You can see how Knitsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knitsch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knitsch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Knitsch families living in Texas. This was about 75% of all the recorded Knitsch's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Knitsch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knitsch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Knitsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knitsch 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Knitsch. 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 21 military records available for the last name Knitsch. For the veterans among your Knitsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knitsch lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2000, in the United States, Knitsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Knitsch in 1979 was 67, and 87 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Knitsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knitsch 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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