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Knaze Family History

Knaze 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: Knabe, Knake, Naze, Knape, Maze, Knapp, Kage, Kaake, Nave, Kase

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Where is the Knaze family from?

You can see how Knaze families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knaze family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Knaze family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Knaze's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Knaze families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knaze surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knaze ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Knaze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knaze 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Knaze. 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 7 military records available for the last name Knaze. For the veterans among your Knaze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knaze lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1999, in the United States, Knaze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Knaze in 1954 was 65, and 83 in 1999.

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