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Knetig Family History

Knetig Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Koenig, Pietig, Kneip, Kreig, Knell, Keeton, Feig, Keil, Klette

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Where is the Knetig family from?

You can see how Knetig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knetig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knetig families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Knetig families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Knetig's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Knetig families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Knetig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knetig 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 immigration records available for the last name Knetig. 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 14 military records available for the last name Knetig. For the veterans among your Knetig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knetig lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Knetig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Knetig in 1968 was 80, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knetig 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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