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Knois Family History

Knois 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: Kois, Knous, Knops, Kos, Knopp, Knoll, Knox, Annis, Knopf, Koss

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Where is the Knois family from?

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

What did your Knois ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Knois. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knois 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Knois. 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 4 military records available for the last name Knois. For the veterans among your Knois ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knois lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1983, in the United States, Knois life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Knois in 1969 was 80, and 68 in 1983.

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