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Knitter Family History

Knitter Surname Meaning

German: variant of Knütter an occupational name for someone who fashioned materials by knotting or knitting.

From Low German knütten ‘to tie, knot, or knit’.

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


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Where is the Knitter family from?

You can see how Knitter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knitter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Knitter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Knitter families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Knitter's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Knitter families in 1911.
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What did your Knitter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knitter. 21% of Knitter men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Knitter women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knitter were Salesman and Packer.

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Machinist
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Packer
    12%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Knitter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knitter 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 453 immigration records available for the last name Knitter. 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 939 military records available for the last name Knitter. For the veterans among your Knitter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knitter lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Knitter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Knitter in 1953 was 49, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knitter 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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