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Knoot Family History

Knoot 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: Knost, Knott, Knoop, Knopp, Root, Knoll, Noon, Knox, Kost, Knopf

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Where is the Knoot family from?

You can see how Knoot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knoot family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Knoot families living in Maryland. This was about 54% of all the recorded Knoot's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Knoot families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knoot 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 Knoot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Knoot. 100% of Knoot 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 Knoot family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Knoot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knoot 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Knoot. 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 8 military records available for the last name Knoot. For the veterans among your Knoot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knoot lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Knoot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Knoot in 1963 was 57, and 83 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knoot 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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