History of your Surname
Get access to Knegendorf family records.Start a free trial

Knegendorf Family History

Knegendorf 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: Neuendorf, Diefendorf, Hilgendorf, Langendorf, Sagendorf, Devendorf

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Knegendorf family from?

You can see how Knegendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knegendorf family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Knegendorf families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Knegendorf's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Knegendorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knegendorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knegendorf ancestors do for a living?

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

What Knegendorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Knegendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knegendorf census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Knegendorf

Passenger Lists

There are 29 immigration records available for the last name Knegendorf. 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.

View all Knegendorf immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Knegendorf. For the veterans among your Knegendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Knegendorf military records

You've only scratched the surface of Knegendorf family history

Discover More

What is the average Knegendorf lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Knegendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Knegendorf in 1969 was 77, and 84 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Knegendorf

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Knegendorf family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Knegendorf last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial