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Knartzer Family History

Knartzer 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: Katzer, Kratzer, Kautzer, Nartker, Karter, Kurtzer, Artzer, Shartzer

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Where is the Knartzer family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knartzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Knartzer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Knartzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knartzer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Knartzer. 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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There are 5 military records available for the last name Knartzer. For the veterans among your Knartzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knartzer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Knartzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Knartzer in 1965 was 80, and 89 in 2003.

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