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Knehans Family History

Knehans 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: Kerans, Keehan, Neman, Means, Khan, Kuehn, Kochan, Krans, Keane, Hans

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Where is the Knehans family from?

You can see how Knehans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knehans family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Knehans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 35 Knehans families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Knehans's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Knehans families in 1880.
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What did your Knehans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Shoe Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knehans. 85% of Knehans men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Knehans women worked as a Shoe Worker. .

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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
    85%
  • Lawyer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Shoe Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 700 census records available for the last name Knehans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knehans 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Knehans. 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 118 military records available for the last name Knehans. For the veterans among your Knehans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knehans lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Knehans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Knehans in 1964 was 69, and 75 in 2004.

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