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Knauf Name Meaning

German: nickname for a short chubby man from Middle High German knouf ‘knob button pommel’.

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


Similar surnames: Knaup, Knaus, Knopf, Knabe, Krapf, Kraus, Gnau, Knapp, Knaff, Lauf

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Where is the Knauf family from?

You can see how Knauf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knauf family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Knauf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Knauf families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Knauf's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Knauf families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knauf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knauf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knauf. 15% of Knauf men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Knauf women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knauf were Labor and New Worker. .

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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

  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Labor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    29%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Saleslady
    14%
  • New Worker
    8%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Knauf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knauf 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 934 immigration records available for the last name Knauf. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Knauf. For the veterans among your Knauf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knauf lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Knauf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Knauf in 1945 was 40, and 80 in 2004.

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