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Knaut Family History

Knaut 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: Knaus, Kaut, Kraut, Knaup, Knauf, Knaust, Knaub, Knauth, Knapp, Kant

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Where is the Knaut family from?

You can see how Knaut families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knaut family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Knaut families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Knaut families living in New York. This was about 46% of all the recorded Knaut's in USA. New York had the highest population of Knaut families in 1880.
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What did your Knaut ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knaut. 24% of Knaut men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Knaut women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knaut were Farm Laborer and Saleslady. .

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Cook
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
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Census Records

There are 674 census records available for the last name Knaut. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knaut 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 891 immigration records available for the last name Knaut. 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 305 military records available for the last name Knaut. For the veterans among your Knaut ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knaut lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Knaut life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Knaut in 1963 was 88, and 95 in 2001.

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