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Knolhoff Family History

Knolhoff 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: Kohlhoff, Kallhoff, Kolthoff, Neuhoff, Stoloff, Kozloff, Dolloff

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Where is the Knolhoff family from?

You can see how Knolhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knolhoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knolhoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Knolhoff families living in Missouri. This was about 57% of all the recorded Knolhoff's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Knolhoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knolhoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knolhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knolhoff. 40% of Knolhoff men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Knolhoff women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Partner
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farming
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Knolhoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 359 census records available for the last name Knolhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knolhoff 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Knolhoff. 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 77 military records available for the last name Knolhoff. For the veterans among your Knolhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knolhoff lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Knolhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Knolhoff in 1968 was 87, and 71 in 2000.

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