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Knave Family History

Knave 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: Knabe, Nave, Knake, Knape, Neve, Cave, Knapp, Kage, Grave, Kaake

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Where is the Knave family from?

You can see how Knave families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knave family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Knave families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Knave families living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Knave's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Knave families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knave surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Knave ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 660 census records available for the last name Knave. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knave 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Knave. 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 153 military records available for the last name Knave. For the veterans among your Knave ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knave lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Knave life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Knave in 1972 was 74, and 58 in 2002.

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