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Knufman Family History

Knufman Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kaufman, Kurman, Klusman, Kaufmann, Krugman, Koffman, Kulman, Klugman

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Where is the Knufman family from?

You can see how Knufman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knufman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Knufman families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Knufman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Knufman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knufman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Knufman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knufman 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Knufman. 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 4 military records available for the last name Knufman. For the veterans among your Knufman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knufman lifespan?

Average Knufman life expectancy in 1976 was 38 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knufman 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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