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Knelland Family History

Knelland 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: Kneeland, Kjelland, Newland, Helland, Felland, Yelland, Clelland

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Where is the Knelland family from?

You can see how Knelland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knelland family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Knelland families living in Ohio. This was about 83% of all the recorded Knelland's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Knelland families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knelland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knelland ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Knelland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knelland 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Knelland. 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 9 military records available for the last name Knelland. For the veterans among your Knelland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knelland lifespan?

Average Knelland life expectancy in 2000 was 53 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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