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Knue Family History

Knue Surname Meaning

North German: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Knue family from?

You can see how Knue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knue family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Knue families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Knue families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Knue's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Knue families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knue 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 Knue ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Labor and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knue. 34% of Knue men worked as a Farm Labor and 100% of Knue 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Labor
    34%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Labor
    20%
  • Common Labor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Knue family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 642 census records available for the last name Knue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knue 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Knue. 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 144 military records available for the last name Knue. For the veterans among your Knue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knue lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Knue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Knue in 1963 was 52, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knue 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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