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Knaub Family History

Knaub Surname Meaning

German: variant of Knaup. This surname is also found in France (Alsace).

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


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Where is the Knaub family from?

You can see how Knaub families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knaub family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Knaub families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 13 Knaub families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Knaub's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Knaub families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knaub 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 Knaub ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knaub. 39% of Knaub men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Knaub women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knaub were Farm Laborer and New 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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Labor
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%

What Knaub family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Knaub. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knaub 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 488 immigration records available for the last name Knaub. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Knaub. For the veterans among your Knaub ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knaub lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Knaub life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Knaub in 1960 was 54, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knaub 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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