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Knottek Family History

Knottek 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: Knotek, Notte, Notter, Knittel, Knitter, Knetter, Kotter, Knothe

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Where is the Knottek family from?

You can see how Knottek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knottek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Knottek family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Knottek's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Knottek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knottek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knottek ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Knottek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knottek 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Knottek. 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 28 military records available for the last name Knottek. For the veterans among your Knottek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knottek lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1985, in the United States, Knottek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Knottek in 1978 was 76, and 65 in 1985.

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