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Knourek Family History

Knourek 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: Knotek, Kocourek, Kurek, Koubek, Kocurek, Knouse, Turek, Knobel

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Where is the Knourek family from?

You can see how Knourek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knourek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Knourek families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Knourek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Knourek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knourek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knourek ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 398 census records available for the last name Knourek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knourek 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Knourek. 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 37 military records available for the last name Knourek. For the veterans among your Knourek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knourek lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Knourek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Knourek in 1957 was 59, and 84 in 2004.

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