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Knat Family History

Knat 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: Hnat, Knab, Kan, Kay, Donat, Kral, Kai, Kunst, Knapp, Na

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Where is the Knat family from?

You can see how Knat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knat family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Knat families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Knat families living in Manitoba. This was about 69% of all the recorded Knat's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Knat families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knat 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 Knat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Shoe Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knat. 100% of Knat men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Knat women worked as a Shoe Worker.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Shoe Worker
    100%

What Knat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 515 census records available for the last name Knat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knat 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Knat. 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 70 military records available for the last name Knat. For the veterans among your Knat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knat lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Knat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Knat in 1970 was 42, and 77 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Knat

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knat 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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