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Knorzer Family History

Knorzer 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: Norder, Korver, Knorr, Korber, Korner, Krotzer, Porter, Boozer

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Where is the Knorzer family from?

You can see how Knorzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knorzer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Knorzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Knorzer families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Knorzer's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Knorzer families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Knorzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knorzer 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Knorzer. 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 273 military records available for the last name Knorzer. For the veterans among your Knorzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knorzer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Knorzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Knorzer in 1968 was 65, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knorzer 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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