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Knudson Family History

Knudson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Danish Norwegian and North German Knudsen.

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


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Where is the Knudson family from?

You can see how Knudson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knudson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Knudson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 25 Knudson families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Knudson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Knudson families in 1891.
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What did your Knudson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Knudson. 91% of Knudson 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
    91%
  • Nurse
    10%

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Passenger Lists

There are 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Knudson. 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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There are 6,000 military records available for the last name Knudson. For the veterans among your Knudson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knudson lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Knudson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Knudson in 1941 was 52, and 77 in 2004.

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