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Knackstedt Name Meaning

North German:: euphemistic form of Knacksterdt which is evidently a nickname from Low German Knack ‘bone’ + Stert ‘tail’ presumably applied to a bony lad. alternatively it may be an altered form of Middle Low German quakstert ‘wagtail’ (the bird). The present form of the surname seems to be the result of confusion between stert ‘tail’ and the much more common Low German name element stedt ‘place town’ (High German Stadt). Compare Knockstead .

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


Similar surnames: Hastert, Beckstead, Kracker, Sandstedt, Nacke, Knickrehm, Nienstedt

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Where is the Knackstedt family from?

You can see how Knackstedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knackstedt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knackstedt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Knackstedt families living in Maryland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Knackstedt's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Knackstedt families in 1880.
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What did your Knackstedt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knackstedt. 46% of Knackstedt men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Knackstedt women worked as a 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
    46%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Knackstedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knackstedt 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Knackstedt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 318 military records available for the last name Knackstedt. For the veterans among your Knackstedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knackstedt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Knackstedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Knackstedt in 1962 was 65, and 67 in 2004.

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