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Knerr Name Meaning

German: variant of Knörr (see Knorr ).

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


Similar surnames: Knarr, Kneer, Knier, Norr, Knepp, Doerr, Kaner, Neer, Kerr, Derr

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Where is the Knerr family from?

You can see how Knerr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knerr family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Knerr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Knerr family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Knerr's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Knerr families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knerr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knerr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knerr. 19% of Knerr men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Knerr women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knerr were Truck Driver and Housekeeper. .

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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
    19%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    23%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Knerr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knerr 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 912 immigration records available for the last name Knerr. 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 Knerr. For the veterans among your Knerr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knerr lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Knerr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Knerr in 1951 was 38, and 70 in 2004.

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