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Knoerzer Name Meaning

German (Knörzer): nickname from Middle High German knorzen ‘to scrap’. Compare Cornatzer .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Koerner, Koelzer, Koerber, Knoedler, Koerper, Kerker, Kerner, Krenzer

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Where is the Knoerzer family from?

You can see how Knoerzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knoerzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knoerzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Knoerzer families living in Ohio. This was about 70% of all the recorded Knoerzer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Knoerzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knoerzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knoerzer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%
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Census Records

There are 467 census records available for the last name Knoerzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knoerzer 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Knoerzer. 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 229 military records available for the last name Knoerzer. For the veterans among your Knoerzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knoerzer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Knoerzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Knoerzer in 1964 was 57, and 74 in 2004.

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