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Knab Family History

Knab Surname Meaning

German: variant of Knabe.

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


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Where is the Knab family from?

You can see how Knab families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knab family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Knab families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Knab family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Knab's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Knab families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knab surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Knab ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knab. 26% of Knab men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Knab women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knab were Carpenter and Saleslady.

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Saleslady
    10%

What Knab family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Knab. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knab 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 902 immigration records available for the last name Knab. 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 Knab. For the veterans among your Knab ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knab lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Knab life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Knab in 1962 was 81, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knab 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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