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Kneiling Family History

Kneiling 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: Kreiling, Kiesling, Keeling, Dreiling, Geiling, Gneiting, Koelling

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Where is the Kneiling family from?

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

What did your Kneiling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kneiling. 100% of Kneiling men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Kneiling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kneiling 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Kneiling. 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 21 military records available for the last name Kneiling. For the veterans among your Kneiling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kneiling lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Kneiling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Kneiling in 1970 was 81, and 80 in 2000.

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