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Knag Family History

Knag 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: Krag, Knab, Kong, Kang, King, Kan, Kay, Kral, Kai, Knapp

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Where is the Knag family from?

You can see how Knag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knag family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Knag families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Knag families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Knag's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Knag families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knag 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 Knag ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Knag. 67% of Knag men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Knag family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Knag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knag 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Knag. 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 45 military records available for the last name Knag. For the veterans among your Knag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knag lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Knag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Knag in 1963 was 39, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knag 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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