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Knaak Family History

Knaak Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Knaack.

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


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Where is the Knaak family from?

You can see how Knaak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knaak family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Knaak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Knaak families living in Wisconsin. This was about 20% of all the recorded Knaak's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Knaak families in 1880.
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What did your Knaak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knaak. 35% of Knaak men worked as a Farmer and 32% of Knaak women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knaak were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    32%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%

What Knaak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Knaak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knaak 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 727 immigration records available for the last name Knaak. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Knaak. For the veterans among your Knaak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knaak lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Knaak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Knaak in 1960 was 46, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knaak 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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