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Knous Family History

Knous Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Knaus.

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


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Where is the Knous family from?

You can see how Knous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knous family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Knous families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Knous family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Knous's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Knous families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knous surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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What did your Knous ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knous. 26% of Knous men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Knous women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knous were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Knous family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Knous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knous 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Knous. 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 467 military records available for the last name Knous. For the veterans among your Knous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knous lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Knous life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Knous in 1942 was 25, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knous 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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