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Knautz Family History

Knautz Surname Meaning

German: variant of Knaus

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


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Where is the Knautz family from?

You can see how Knautz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knautz family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Knautz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Knautz family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Knautz's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Knautz families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knautz 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 Knautz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knautz. 29% of Knautz men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Knautz women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knautz were Automobile Mechanic and 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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • New Worker
    22%
  • Automobile Mechanic
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Knautz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 688 census records available for the last name Knautz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knautz 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Knautz. 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 183 military records available for the last name Knautz. For the veterans among your Knautz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knautz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Knautz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Knautz in 1965 was 68, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knautz 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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