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Knottes Family History

Knottes 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: Knotts, Notte, Knowles, Notter, Knittel, Knitter, Knetter, Knotek

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Where is the Knottes family from?

You can see how Knottes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knottes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Knottes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Knottes families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Knottes's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Knottes families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Knottes ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Knottes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knottes 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Knottes. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Knottes. For the veterans among your Knottes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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