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Knauth Family History

Knauth Name Meaning

East German: variant of Knoth . German: from an ancient Germanic personal name based on a word meaning ‘tribe stem’ (Old High German chnōt).

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


Similar surnames: Knuth, Kauth, Krauth, Hauth, Knauss, Nuth, Knauff, Trauth, Kath

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Where is the Knauth family from?

You can see how Knauth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knauth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Knauth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Knauth family living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Knauth's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Knauth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knauth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knauth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Knauth. 34% of Knauth men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    34%
  • Waiter
    12%
  • Butcher
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Knauth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knauth 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 933 immigration records available for the last name Knauth. 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 723 military records available for the last name Knauth. For the veterans among your Knauth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knauth lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Knauth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Knauth in 1962 was 75, and 80 in 2004.

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