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Knutzen Family History

Knutzen Surname Meaning

German Danish and Norwegian: patronymic from Knuth.

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


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Where is the Knutzen family from?

You can see how Knutzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knutzen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Knutzen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Knutzen families living in Durham. This was about 86% of all the recorded Knutzen's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Knutzen families in 1891.
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What did your Knutzen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knutzen. 44% of Knutzen men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Knutzen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knutzen were Carpenter and Bookkeeper.

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Secretary
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Knutzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knutzen 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 957 immigration records available for the last name Knutzen. 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 495 military records available for the last name Knutzen. For the veterans among your Knutzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knutzen lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Knutzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Knutzen in 1959 was 47, and 84 in 2004.

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