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Knoke Family History

Knoke Surname Meaning

German: variant of Knoche or Knaack.

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


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Where is the Knoke family from?

You can see how Knoke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knoke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Knoke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Knoke families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Knoke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Knoke families in 1891.
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What did your Knoke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knoke. 35% of Knoke men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Knoke women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knoke were Farm Laborer and Housewife.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Manager
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    22%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Knoke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knoke 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 679 immigration records available for the last name Knoke. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Knoke. For the veterans among your Knoke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knoke lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Knoke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Knoke in 1959 was 51, and 75 in 2004.

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