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Knorth Family History

Knorth 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: North, Knoth, Korth, Korte, Worth, Koth, Kort, Borth, Nortz, Knost

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Where is the Knorth family from?

You can see how Knorth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knorth family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Knorth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Knorth family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Knorth's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Knorth families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knorth 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 121 census records available for the last name Knorth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knorth 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Knorth. 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 13 military records available for the last name Knorth. For the veterans among your Knorth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knorth lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Knorth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Knorth in 1966 was 75, and 92 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knorth 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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