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Knetz Family History

Knetz 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: Ketz, Netz, Knez, Kretz, Kmetz, Koetz, Metz, Kotz, Knell, Kertz

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Where is the Knetz family from?

You can see how Knetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knetz family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Knetz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Knetz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Knetz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Knetz families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knetz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knetz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Knetz. 100% of Knetz 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 411 census records available for the last name Knetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knetz 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Knetz. 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 64 military records available for the last name Knetz. For the veterans among your Knetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knetz lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Knetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Knetz in 1969 was 43, and 92 in 2003.

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