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Knelange Family History

Knelange 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: Klinge, Keane, Keelan, Delage, Keeling, De Lange, Palange, Klang

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Where is the Knelange family from?

You can see how Knelange families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knelange family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knelange families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Knelange families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Knelange's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Knelange families in 1880.
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What did your Knelange ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Knelange ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Knelange. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knelange 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Knelange. 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 12 military records available for the last name Knelange. For the veterans among your Knelange ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knelange lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Knelange life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Knelange in 1962 was 51, and 60 in 1999.

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