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Kniha Family History

Kniha 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: Knight, Niwa, Knick, Kita, Nida, Knipp, Iha, Klima, Niva, Kania

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Where is the Kniha family from?

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

What did your Kniha ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Kniha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kniha 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Kniha. 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 34 military records available for the last name Kniha. For the veterans among your Kniha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kniha lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Kniha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kniha in 1973 was 69, and 86 in 2003.

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