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Knoff Name Meaning

Altered form of German Knopf or Knauff .

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


Similar surnames: Knouff, Knopf, Knope, Koff, Naff, Eoff, Knop, Knost, Knoy, Poff

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Where is the Knoff family from?

You can see how Knoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knoff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Knoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Knoff families living in Manitoba. This was about 37% of all the recorded Knoff's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Knoff families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knoff. 17% of Knoff men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Knoff women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knoff were New Worker 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
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • New Worker
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    15%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Knoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knoff 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Knoff. 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 807 military records available for the last name Knoff. For the veterans among your Knoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knoff lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Knoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Knoff in 1944 was 45, and 77 in 2004.

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