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Knouse Family History

Knouse Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Knaus.

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


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Where is the Knouse family from?

You can see how Knouse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knouse family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Knouse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 11 Knouse families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 48% of all the recorded Knouse's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Knouse families in 1840.
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What did your Knouse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knouse. 23% of Knouse men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Knouse women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knouse were Salesman and Clerk.

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Farming
    6%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    10%
  • Maid
    9%
  • Housework
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

What Knouse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Knouse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knouse 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 390 immigration records available for the last name Knouse. 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 Knouse. For the veterans among your Knouse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knouse lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Knouse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Knouse in 1956 was 49, and 80 in 2004.

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