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Knouf Family History

Knouf 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: Knopf, Knauf, Knoff, Knouff, Knous, Knopp, Knoll, Knox, Kopf, Kou

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Where is the Knouf family from?

You can see how Knouf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knouf family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Knouf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Knouf families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Knouf's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Knouf families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knouf 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 Knouf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Knouf. 46% of Knouf men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Salesman
    19%

What Knouf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Knouf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knouf 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Knouf. 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 88 military records available for the last name Knouf. For the veterans among your Knouf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knouf lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Knouf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Knouf in 1962 was 82, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Knouf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knouf 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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