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Kniceley Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Kneissle (see Kneisel ).

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


Similar surnames: Knicely, Niceley, Knisely, Kneisley, Nicely, Nickey, Kackley, Keeley

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Where is the Kniceley family from?

You can see how Kniceley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kniceley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kniceley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kniceley family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Kniceley's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Kniceley families in 1840.
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What did your Kniceley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kniceley. 32% of Kniceley men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kniceley women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Coal Loader
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kniceley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kniceley 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 Kniceley. 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 257 military records available for the last name Kniceley. For the veterans among your Kniceley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kniceley lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kniceley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kniceley in 1955 was 64, and 75 in 2004.

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