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Knorre Family History

Knorre 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: Knorr, Torre, Korte, Norrie, Knoche, Karre, Nore, Borre, Knobbe, Norr

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Where is the Knorre family from?

You can see how Knorre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knorre family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knorre families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Knorre families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Knorre's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Knorre families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knorre surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knorre ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Knorre. 100% of Knorre men worked as a New Worker. .

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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

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Knorre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knorre 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Knorre. 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 126 military records available for the last name Knorre. For the veterans among your Knorre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knorre lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Knorre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Knorre in 1964 was 76, and 88 in 2003.

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