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Knoener Family History

Knoener 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: Kroener, Kroner, Koerner, Kneer, Kiener, Nooner, Knoedler, Kovner

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Where is the Knoener family from?

You can see how Knoener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knoener family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knoener families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Knoener families living in Iowa. This was about 77% of all the recorded Knoener's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Knoener families in 1880.
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What did your Knoener ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Knoener. 72% of Knoener men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%

What Knoener family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 254 census records available for the last name Knoener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knoener 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Knoener. 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 34 military records available for the last name Knoener. For the veterans among your Knoener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knoener lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Knoener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Knoener in 1958 was 57, and 47 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knoener 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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