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Knuth Name Meaning

German: from the personal name Knut Old Norse Knútr (see Knudsen ). North German: variant of Knoth .

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


Similar surnames: Kluth, Knott, Nuth, Knauth, Koth, Kauth, Kath, Korth, Gluth, Ruth

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Where is the Knuth family from?

You can see how Knuth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knuth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Knuth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Knuth families living in London. This was about 65% of all the recorded Knuth's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Knuth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knuth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knuth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Hotel Cook was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Knuth. 100% of Knuth women worked as a Hotel Cook. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Hotel Cook
    100%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Knuth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knuth 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Knuth. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Knuth. For the veterans among your Knuth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knuth lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Knuth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Knuth in 1951 was 60, and 74 in 2004.

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