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Knost Family History

Knost Name Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Knaust a South German nickname for a stocky person a derivative of Knust ; or an altered form of Knast a nickname for a gnarled or crude person from Low German Knast ‘gnarl knot’.

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


Similar surnames: Kost, Knust, Nott, Knorr, Post, Knoth, Angst, Knode, Klos, Rost

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Where is the Knost family from?

You can see how Knost families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knost family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Knost families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Knost families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Knost's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Knost families in 1840.
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What did your Knost ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knost. 14% of Knost men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Knost women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knost were Carpenter and Nurse. .

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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
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Nurse
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Knost. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knost 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 297 immigration records available for the last name Knost. 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 526 military records available for the last name Knost. For the veterans among your Knost ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knost lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Knost life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Knost in 1945 was 35, and 53 in 2004.

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