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Knoo Family History

Knoo 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: Knox, Knop, Koo, Knoy, Khoo, Knoop, Ko, Kos, Kwon, Noe

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Where is the Knoo family from?

You can see how Knoo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knoo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knoo families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Knoo family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Knoo's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Knoo families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Knoo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knoo 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Knoo. 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 military records available for the last name Knoo. For the veterans among your Knoo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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