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Knueven Family History

Knueven Surname Meaning

North German (Knüven): possibly a nickname from knuffen ‘to push or thump’ or from cnuven ‘to pick meet’.

This surname is very rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Knueven family from?

You can see how Knueven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knueven family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knueven families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Knueven families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Knueven's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Knueven families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knueven 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 Knueven ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Farm Home were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knueven. 29% of Knueven men worked as a Labor and 60% of Knueven women worked as a Farm Home. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knueven were Farming and House Wife.

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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

  • Labor
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Farming
    22%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Home
    60%
  • House Wife
    40%

What Knueven family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 524 census records available for the last name Knueven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knueven 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Knueven. 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 76 military records available for the last name Knueven. For the veterans among your Knueven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knueven lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Knueven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Knueven in 1963 was 80, and 89 in 2004.

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