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Knouft Family History

Knouft 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: Knouff, Knopf, Knost, Knust, Knott, Knauf, Kroft, Krout, Knoff

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Where is the Knouft family from?

You can see how Knouft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knouft family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Knouft families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Knouft family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Knouft's in USA. New York had the highest population of Knouft families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knouft 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 Knouft ancestors do for a living?

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

Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Knouft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knouft 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Knouft. 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 Knouft. For the veterans among your Knouft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knouft lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Knouft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Knouft in 1969 was 85, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knouft 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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