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Knoess Family History

Knoess 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: Kniess, Kness, Ness, Kress, Koss, Noss, Kloss, Knost, Kroese, Kroes

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Where is the Knoess family from?

You can see how Knoess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knoess family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knoess families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Knoess families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Knoess's in USA. New York had the highest population of Knoess families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Knoess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knoess 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Knoess. 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 54 military records available for the last name Knoess. For the veterans among your Knoess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knoess lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Knoess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Knoess in 1965 was 65, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knoess 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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