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Knoy Family History

Knoy Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kney unexplained (see Kanoy).

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


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Where is the Knoy family from?

You can see how Knoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knoy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Knoy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Knoy families living in Ontario. This was about 78% of all the recorded Knoy's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Knoy families in 1911.
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What did your Knoy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knoy. 34% of Knoy men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Knoy women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knoy were Mechanic and Cook.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Helper
    8%
  • Mechanic
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Clerical
    19%
  • Cook
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Knoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knoy 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Knoy. 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 444 military records available for the last name Knoy. For the veterans among your Knoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knoy lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Knoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Knoy in 1947 was 54, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knoy 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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