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Knuteson Name Meaning

Variant of Knutson a surname of Swedish or Norwegian origin.

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


Similar surnames: Knutson, Knudsen, Kettleson, Andreson, Kittleson, Anfinson, Otterson

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Where is the Knuteson family from?

You can see how Knuteson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knuteson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Knuteson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Knuteson families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Knuteson's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Knuteson families in 1911.
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What did your Knuteson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knuteson. 45% of Knuteson men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Knuteson women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knuteson were Farm Hand and Servant. .

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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
    45%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farm Hand
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Servant
    20%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 117 immigration records available for the last name Knuteson. 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 367 military records available for the last name Knuteson. For the veterans among your Knuteson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knuteson lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Knuteson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Knuteson in 1956 was 54, and 74 in 2004.

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