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Knouss Family History

Knouss 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: Knouse, Knous, Knauss, Koss, Knaus, Noss, Nuss, Kuss, Kloss, Knost

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Where is the Knouss family from?

You can see how Knouss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knouss family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knouss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Knouss families living in Ohio. This was about 52% of all the recorded Knouss's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Knouss families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knouss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name Knouss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knouss 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Knouss. 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 37 military records available for the last name Knouss. For the veterans among your Knouss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knouss lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Knouss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Knouss in 1963 was 85, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knouss 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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