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Knoft Family History

Knoft 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: Knost, Knott, Kroft, Knoff, Knopp, Knoll, Knox, Kost, Knopf, Kraft

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Where is the Knoft family from?

You can see how Knoft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knoft family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knoft families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Knoft families living in New York. This was about 58% of all the recorded Knoft's in USA. New York had the highest population of Knoft families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Knoft ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Knoft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knoft 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Knoft. 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 8 military records available for the last name Knoft. For the veterans among your Knoft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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