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Knaszak Family History

Knaszak 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: Kasza, Waszak, Banaszak, Blaszak, Staszak, Kryszak, Kasak, Knaak

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Where is the Knaszak family from?

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

What did your Knaszak ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Knaszak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knaszak 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Knaszak. 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 56 military records available for the last name Knaszak. For the veterans among your Knaszak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knaszak lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Knaszak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Knaszak in 1965 was 82, and 97 in 2002.

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