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Knaer Family History

Knaer 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: Kneer, Knauer, Knier, Knarr, Anker, Kader, Baer, Knapp, Klauer, Kober

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Where is the Knaer family from?

You can see how Knaer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knaer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Knaer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Knaer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Knaer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knaer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Knaer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knaer 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Knaer. 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 4 military records available for the last name Knaer. For the veterans among your Knaer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knaer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knaer 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Knaer

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