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Knoe Family History

Knoe 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: Noe, Knox, Knee, Knop, Knode, Knope, Knoy, Knoke, Knue, Ko

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Where is the Knoe family from?

You can see how Knoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knoe family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Knoe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 9 Knoe families living in Dunbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Knoe's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Knoe families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knoe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Knoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knoe 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Knoe. 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 28 military records available for the last name Knoe. For the veterans among your Knoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knoe lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knoe 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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