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Knauft Family History

Knauft 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: Knauf, Knaust, Knauff, Kraft, Knaus, Kaut, Kraut, Knauer, Nault

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Where is the Knauft family from?

You can see how Knauft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knauft family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Knauft families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Knauft families living in Minnesota. This was about 29% of all the recorded Knauft's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Knauft families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knauft surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knauft ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Knauft. 100% of Knauft men worked as a Salesman. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 904 census records available for the last name Knauft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knauft 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Knauft. 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 230 military records available for the last name Knauft. For the veterans among your Knauft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knauft lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Knauft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Knauft in 1964 was 80, and 64 in 2003.

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