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Knoettner Family History

Knoettner 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: Kettner, Koetter, Koestner, Knetter, Boettner, Ketter, Netter

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Where is the Knoettner family from?

You can see how Knoettner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knoettner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Knoettner families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Knoettner's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Knoettner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knoettner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knoettner ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Knoettner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knoettner 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Knoettner. 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 45 military records available for the last name Knoettner. For the veterans among your Knoettner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knoettner lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Knoettner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Knoettner in 1972 was 81, and 75 in 2003.

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