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Knoff Family History

Knoff Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Knopf or Knauff.

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


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Where is the Knoff family from?

You can see how Knoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knoff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Knoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Knoff families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Knoff's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Knoff families in 1891.
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What did your Knoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Knoff. 85% of Knoff 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
    85%
  • Domestic Servant
    16%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Knoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knoff 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Knoff. 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 807 military records available for the last name Knoff. For the veterans among your Knoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knoff lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Knoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Knoff in 1944 was 45, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knoff 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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