Knoth Family History

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Knoth Name Meaning

German: nickname for a gnarled or crude person, from Middle High German knode, knote ‘knot’. Compare Knoll, Knorr.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Koth, Noth, Knoche, Knorr, Knode, Roth, Knost, Kloth, Knothe, Klotz

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Knoth Family Origin

Where is the Knoth family from?

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You can see how Knoth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knoth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Knoth families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 28 Knoth families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Knoth's in the UK. London had the highest population of Knoth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knoth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Knoth Family Occupations

What did your Knoth ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, a less common occupation for the Knoth family was Cooper. The most common Knoth occupation in the USA was Keeping House. 10% of Knoth's were Keeping Houses. Keeping House, Laborer and Saloon Keeper were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Knoth.

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  • Keeping House

    10%

  • Laborer

    7%

  • Saloon Keeper

    7%

  • Cooper

    5%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Knoth ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Knoth Historical Records

What Knoth family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Knoth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knoth census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Knoth. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Knoth. For the veterans among your Knoth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Knoth Life Expectancy

What is the average Knoth lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Knoth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Knoth in 1953 was 62, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Knoth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knoth 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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