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Knockstead Family History

Knockstead Surname Meaning

Americanized form of North German Knackstedt.

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


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Where is the Knockstead family from?

You can see how Knockstead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knockstead family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knockstead families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Knockstead families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 70% of all the recorded Knockstead's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Knockstead families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Knockstead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knockstead 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Knockstead. 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 9 military records available for the last name Knockstead. For the veterans among your Knockstead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knockstead lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1980, in the United States, Knockstead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Knockstead in 1977 was 83, and 82 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knockstead 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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