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Knorr Family History

Knorr Surname Meaning

German (also Knörr) and Dutch (of German origin): from Middle High German and Middle Low German knorre Middle Dutch cnorre ‘knot gnarl protruberance’

hence a nickname for a gnarled or thick-set person.

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


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You can see how Knorr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knorr family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Knorr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Knorr families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Knorr's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Knorr families in 1891.
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What did your Knorr ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Knorr. 100% of Knorr women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Knorr. 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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There are 12,000 military records available for the last name Knorr. For the veterans among your Knorr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knorr lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Knorr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Knorr in 1941 was 59, and 70 in 2004.

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