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Knaust Family History

Knaust Surname Meaning

German: standardized form of Knust.

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


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Where is the Knaust family from?

You can see how Knaust families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knaust family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Knaust families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Knaust families living in Manitoba. This was about 75% of all the recorded Knaust's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Knaust families in 1911.
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What did your Knaust ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Knaust. 30% of Knaust men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    30%
  • Clerk
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

What Knaust family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 921 census records available for the last name Knaust. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knaust 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Knaust. 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 291 military records available for the last name Knaust. For the veterans among your Knaust ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knaust lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Knaust life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Knaust in 1957 was 52, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knaust 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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