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Knorz Family History

Knorz 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, Knopp, Kotz, Knoll, Knox, Nord, Korn, Knopf, Kor, Korb

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Where is the Knorz family from?

You can see how Knorz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knorz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knorz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Knorz families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Knorz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Knorz families in 1880.
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What did your Knorz ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Knorz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knorz 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Knorz. 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 521 military records available for the last name Knorz. For the veterans among your Knorz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knorz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Knorz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Knorz in 1962 was 68, and 91 in 2000.

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