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Kneasel Family History

Kneasel 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: Kneisel, Kessel, Kiesel, Kreisel, Knebel, Feasel, Nessel, Kesel

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Where is the Kneasel family from?

You can see how Kneasel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kneasel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kneasel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kneasel family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kneasel's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Kneasel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kneasel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kneasel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kneasel. 50% of Kneasel men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Plasterer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Kneasel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kneasel 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kneasel. 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 45 military records available for the last name Kneasel. For the veterans among your Kneasel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kneasel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Kneasel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kneasel in 1966 was 76, and 57 in 2003.

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