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Knuth Family History

Knuth Surname Meaning

German: from the personal name Knut Old Norse Knútr (see Knudsen). North German: variant of Knoth.

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


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Where is the Knuth family from?

You can see how Knuth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knuth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Knuth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Knuth families living in Ontario. This was about 79% of all the recorded Knuth's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Knuth families in 1911.
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What did your Knuth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knuth. 31% of Knuth men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Knuth women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knuth were Machinist and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Machinist
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    14%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Knuth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knuth 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Knuth. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Knuth. For the veterans among your Knuth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knuth lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Knuth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Knuth in 1951 was 60, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knuth 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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