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Knutsford Family History

Knutsford 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: Lunsford, Kingsford, Dunsford, Botsford, Knutson, Dunford, Shuford

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Where is the Knutsford family from?

You can see how Knutsford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knutsford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Knutsford families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 2 Knutsford families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Knutsford's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Knutsford families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Knutsford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knutsford 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Knutsford. 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 26 military records available for the last name Knutsford. For the veterans among your Knutsford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knutsford lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1983, in the United States, Knutsford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Knutsford in 1976 was 70, and 52 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knutsford 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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