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Knudsvig Family History

Knudsvig Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from a place in Rogaland named with the personal name Knut (see Knudsen) + vig.

Danish form of vik ‘bay inlet’.

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


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Where is the Knudsvig family from?

You can see how Knudsvig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knudsvig family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Knudsvig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Knudsvig families living in North Dakota. This was about 59% of all the recorded Knudsvig's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Knudsvig families in 1920.
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What did your Knudsvig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knudsvig. 57% of Knudsvig men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Knudsvig women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    57%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Knudsvig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 772 census records available for the last name Knudsvig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knudsvig 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Knudsvig. 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 66 military records available for the last name Knudsvig. For the veterans among your Knudsvig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knudsvig lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Knudsvig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Knudsvig in 1965 was 58, and 89 in 2004.

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