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Knaga Family History

Knaga 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: Onaga, Kaba, Knapp, Kage, Knabe, Gnagy, Haga, Koga, Kara, Nagar

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Where is the Knaga family from?

You can see how Knaga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knaga family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Knaga family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Knaga's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Knaga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knaga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knaga ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Knaga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knaga 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 Knaga. 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 16 military records available for the last name Knaga. For the veterans among your Knaga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knaga lifespan?

Between 1953 and 1999, in the United States, Knaga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Knaga in 1953 was 33, and 81 in 1999.

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