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Knothe Family History

Knothe Surname Meaning

German: variant of Knoth. North German: nickname for a partner or companion from Low German genōte ‘companion’.

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


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Where is the Knothe family from?

You can see how Knothe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knothe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Knothe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Knothe families living in Northumberland. This was about 56% of all the recorded Knothe's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Knothe families in 1891.
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What did your Knothe ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Knothe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knothe 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 422 immigration records available for the last name Knothe. 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 Knothe. For the veterans among your Knothe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knothe lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Knothe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Knothe in 1962 was 67, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knothe 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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