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Knotte Family History

Knotte 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: Notte, Knothe, Knott, Knotts, Korte, Klette, Nott, Motte, Botte

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Where is the Knotte family from?

You can see how Knotte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knotte family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Knotte families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Knotte families living in Maryland. This was about 40% of all the recorded Knotte's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Knotte families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knotte surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Knotte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saleslady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Knotte. 100% of Knotte women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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What Knotte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Knotte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knotte 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Knotte. 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 39 military records available for the last name Knotte. For the veterans among your Knotte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knotte lifespan?

Average Knotte life expectancy in 1965 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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