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Knago Family History

Knago Name 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: Knapp, Kage, Kano, Knabe, Gnagy, Kato, Knaus, Nagi, Krag, Karo

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Where is the Knago family from?

You can see how Knago families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knago family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Knago family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Knago's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Knago families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knago surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knago ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Knago ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Knago. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knago 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Knago. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 24 military records available for the last name Knago. For the veterans among your Knago ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knago lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Knago life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Knago in 1971 was 96, and 81 in 2003.

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