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Knust Family History

Knust Surname Meaning

North German: from knust ‘knot crust end piece (of a loaf)’ hence possibly a nickname for a stocky person.

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


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Where is the Knust family from?

You can see how Knust families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knust family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Knust families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Knust families living in Lancashire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Knust's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Knust families in 1891.
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What did your Knust ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dustman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Knust. 100% of Knust men worked as a Dustman and 100% of Knust 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dustman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Knust. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knust 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Knust. 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 892 military records available for the last name Knust. For the veterans among your Knust ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knust lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Knust life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Knust in 1941 was 49, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knust 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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