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Knohr Family History

Knohr 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: Nohr, Knorr, Klohr, Kohr, Knopp, Knoll, Knox, Kehr, Gohr, Knopf

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Where is the Knohr family from?

You can see how Knohr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knohr family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knohr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Knohr families living in Iowa. This was about 32% of all the recorded Knohr's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Knohr families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knohr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Knohr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knohr 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Knohr. 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 83 military records available for the last name Knohr. For the veterans among your Knohr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knohr lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Knohr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Knohr in 1968 was 74, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Knohr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knohr 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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