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Knittig Family History

Knittig 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: Sittig, Knittel, Knitter, Littig, Wittig, Nitti, Knittle, Nitta, Kitt

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Where is the Knittig family from?

You can see how Knittig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knittig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Knittig families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Knittig's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Knittig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knittig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knittig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Knittig. 50% of Knittig men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Knittig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knittig 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Knittig. 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 13 military records available for the last name Knittig. For the veterans among your Knittig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knittig lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Knittig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Knittig in 1968 was 77, and 86 in 2004.

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