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Knoch Family History

Knoch Surname Meaning

German: variant of Knoche.

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


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Where is the Knoch family from?

You can see how Knoch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knoch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Knoch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Knoch families living in Norfolk. This was about 30% of all the recorded Knoch's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Knoch families in 1891.
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What did your Knoch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Knoch. 100% of Knoch 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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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Knoch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knoch 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Knoch. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Knoch. For the veterans among your Knoch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knoch lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Knoch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Knoch in 1948 was 64, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knoch 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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