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Knara Family History

Knara 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: Kara, Knarr, Kaba, Karp, Bara, Karas, Knapp, Vara, Knabe, Karl

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Where is the Knara family from?

You can see how Knara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knara family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Knara family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Knara's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Knara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knara 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 37 census records available for the last name Knara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knara 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Knara. 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 8 military records available for the last name Knara. For the veterans among your Knara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knara lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Knara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Knara in 1968 was 74, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knara 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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