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Knoehr Family History

Knoehr 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: Nohr, Kehr, Stoehr, Knoche, Kneer, Klehr, Loehr, Knoell, Roehr, Knorr

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Where is the Knoehr family from?

You can see how Knoehr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knoehr family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Knoehr family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Knoehr's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Knoehr families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Knoehr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knoehr 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Knoehr. 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 6 military records available for the last name Knoehr. For the veterans among your Knoehr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knoehr lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1992, in the United States, Knoehr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Knoehr in 1962 was 62, and 91 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knoehr 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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