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Knouff Family History

Knouff Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Knauff.

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


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Where is the Knouff family from?

You can see how Knouff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knouff family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Knouff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Knouff families living in Maryland. This was about 56% of all the recorded Knouff's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Knouff families in 1840.
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What did your Knouff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knouff. 25% of Knouff men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Knouff women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knouff were Farmer and School Teacher.

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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
    25%
  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • School Teacher
    34%

What Knouff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Knouff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knouff 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Knouff. 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 341 military records available for the last name Knouff. For the veterans among your Knouff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knouff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Knouff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Knouff in 1963 was 75, and 75 in 2004.

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