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Knetter Family History

Knetter Name Meaning

German:: probably an occupational name for a baker from an agent noun derived from Middle High German kneten ‘to knead’. alternatively a habitational name for someone from Kneten in the Oldenburg area.

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


Similar surnames: Koetter, Ketter, Netter, Kletter, Petter, Netzer, Tretter, Natter

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Where is the Knetter family from?

You can see how Knetter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knetter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Knetter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Knetter families living in Wisconsin. This was about 56% of all the recorded Knetter's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Knetter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knetter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knetter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knetter. 43% of Knetter men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Knetter women worked as a House Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knetter were Truck Driver and Helper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Maid
    50%
  • Helper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Knetter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knetter 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Knetter. 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 96 military records available for the last name Knetter. For the veterans among your Knetter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knetter lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Knetter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Knetter in 1956 was 27, and 82 in 2004.

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