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Knytych Family History

Knytych 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: Krutsch, Kutsch, Kostuch, Katch, Ketch, Kitch, Knoth, Nitsch, Katich

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Where is the Knytych family from?

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

What did your Knytych ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Knytych. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knytych 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 Knytych. 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 3 military records available for the last name Knytych. For the veterans among your Knytych ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knytych lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Knytych life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Knytych in 1964 was 53, and 90 in 2004.

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