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Knode Family History

Knode Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a coarse unrefined person from Middle High German knode ‘knot’. See also Canode.

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


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Where is the Knode family from?

You can see how Knode families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knode family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Knode families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Knode family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Knode's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Knode families in 1871.
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What did your Knode ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Knode. 100% of Knode 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 4,000 census records available for the last name Knode. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knode 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 362 immigration records available for the last name Knode. 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 Knode. For the veterans among your Knode ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knode lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Knode life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Knode in 1945 was 31, and 73 in 2004.

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