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Knork Family History

Knork Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Knock, Knorr, Nork, York, Knopp, Knoll, Stork, Knox, Nord, Krock

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Where is the Knork family from?

You can see how Knork families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knork family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knork families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Knork families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Knork's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Knork families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knork 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 Knork ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Knork. 100% of Knork women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Knork family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Knork. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knork 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Knork. 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 23 military records available for the last name Knork. For the veterans among your Knork ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knork lifespan?

Average Knork life expectancy in 1975 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knork 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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