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Knoettgen Family History

Knoettgen 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: Koetter, Knetter, Roettger, Boettger, Notte, Botten, Ketter, Kettner

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Where is the Knoettgen family from?

You can see how Knoettgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knoettgen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knoettgen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Knoettgen families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Knoettgen's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Knoettgen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knoettgen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Knoettgen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Knoettgen. 100% of Knoettgen 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
    100%

What Knoettgen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Knoettgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knoettgen 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Knoettgen. 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 20 military records available for the last name Knoettgen. For the veterans among your Knoettgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knoettgen lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Knoettgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Knoettgen in 1956 was 41, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Knoettgen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knoettgen 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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