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Knollhoff Family History

Knollhoff 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: Kohlhoff, Kallhoff, Kolthoff, Kozloff, Dolloff, Nordhoff, Kalthoff

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Where is the Knollhoff family from?

You can see how Knollhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knollhoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knollhoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Knollhoff families living in Missouri. This was about 60% of all the recorded Knollhoff's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Knollhoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knollhoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knollhoff ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 352 census records available for the last name Knollhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knollhoff 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Knollhoff. 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 79 military records available for the last name Knollhoff. For the veterans among your Knollhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knollhoff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Knollhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Knollhoff in 1963 was 20, and 53 in 2004.

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