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Knack Name Meaning

German:: variant of Knaack . nickname for a crude person or someone with a thick neck from Bavarian genack ‘neck’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Knaack, Krock, Knock, Nack, Nacke, Krack, Knaak, Knapp, Zwack, Krick

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Where is the Knack family from?

You can see how Knack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knack family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Knack families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 68 Knack families living in Illinois. This was about 27% of all the recorded Knack's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Knack families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knack surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knack. 20% of Knack men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Knack women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knack were Carpenter and Waitress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Waitress
    10%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Knack. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Knack. For the veterans among your Knack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knack lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Knack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Knack in 1944 was 19, and 75 in 2004.

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