Knackstedt Family History

Knackstedt Surname Meaning

North German: euphemistic form of Knacksterdt which is evidently a nickname from Low German Knack ‘bone’ + Stert ‘tail’ presumably applied to a bony lad. Alternatively, it may be an altered form of Middle Low German quakstert ‘wagtail’ (the bird).

The present form of the surname seems to be the result of confusion between stert ‘tail’ and the much more common Low German name element stedt ‘place town’ (High German Stadt).

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

Similar surnames: Hastert, Beckstead, Kracker, Sandstedt, Nacke, Knickrehm, Nienstedt, Eckstein, Kasten, Packett

2K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
318	Military Records
287	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
3K	Member Trees

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Where is the Knackstedt family from?

You can see how Knackstedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knackstedt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knackstedt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Knackstedt families living in Maryland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Knackstedt's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Knackstedt families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knackstedt 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 Knackstedt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knackstedt. 46% of Knackstedt men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Knackstedt women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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Farmer

46%

Laborer

23%

Truck driver

Carpenter

Bookkeeper

100%

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Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Knackstedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knackstedt census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 287 immigration records available for the last name Knackstedt. 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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Military Records

There are 318 military records available for the last name Knackstedt. For the veterans among your Knackstedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knackstedt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Knackstedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Knackstedt in 1962 was 65, and 67 in 2004.

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Knackstedt Surname Meaning

The present form of the surname seems to be the result of confusion between stert ‘tail’ and the much more common Low German name element stedt ‘place town’ (High German Stadt).

Compare Knockstead.

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

Where is the Knackstedt family from?

What did your Knackstedt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knackstedt. 46% of Knackstedt men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Knackstedt women worked as a Bookkeeper.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

46%

Laborer

23%

Truck driver

Carpenter

Bookkeeper

100%

What Knackstedt family records will you find?

What is the average Knackstedt lifespan?

Knackstedt Family History

Knackstedt Surname Meaning

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Knackstedt Surname Meaning

8,000 record(s) for Knackstedt

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Where is the Knackstedt family from?

What did your Knackstedt ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Knackstedt family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Knackstedt lifespan?

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