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Knochenhauer Family History

Knochenhauer Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a butcher (see Knoche and Hauer). Compare Bonecutter.

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


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Where is the Knochenhauer family from?

You can see how Knochenhauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knochenhauer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knochenhauer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Knochenhauer families living in Wisconsin. This was about 58% of all the recorded Knochenhauer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Knochenhauer families in 1880.
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What did your Knochenhauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Knochenhauer. 100% of Knochenhauer men worked as a Salesman.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Knochenhauer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Knochenhauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knochenhauer 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Knochenhauer. 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 172 military records available for the last name Knochenhauer. For the veterans among your Knochenhauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knochenhauer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Knochenhauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Knochenhauer in 1967 was 72, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knochenhauer 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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