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Knake Name Meaning

German: variant of Knaake or Knacke variants of Knaack .

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


Similar surnames: Knoke, Knaak, Knape, Krake, Knabe, Knope, Knapp, Hake, Kapke, Kaake

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Where is the Knake family from?

You can see how Knake families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knake family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Knake families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Knake families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Knake's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Knake families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knake surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knake ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knake. 46% of Knake men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Knake women worked as a Teacher. .

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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
    46%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Electric Welder
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 892 census records available for the last name Knake. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knake 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 352 immigration records available for the last name Knake. 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 241 military records available for the last name Knake. For the veterans among your Knake ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knake lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Knake life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Knake in 1959 was 46, and 68 in 2004.

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