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Knaul Family History

Knaul 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: Kaul, Knaus, Knaup, Knauf, Knaub, Paul, Saul, Kral, Knapp, Knoll

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Where is the Knaul family from?

You can see how Knaul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knaul family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Knaul families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Knaul family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Knaul's in USA. New York had the highest population of Knaul families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knaul 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 Knaul ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Knaul. 43% of Knaul men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Printers Helper
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%
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What Knaul family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 477 census records available for the last name Knaul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knaul 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Knaul. 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 216 military records available for the last name Knaul. For the veterans among your Knaul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knaul lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Knaul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Knaul in 1961 was 31, and 84 in 2004.

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