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Knizeski Family History

Knizeski 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: Pniewski, Kniess, Kaniewski, Kaniecki, Krizek, Andreski, Mileski

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Where is the Knizeski family from?

You can see how Knizeski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knizeski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Knizeski families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Knizeski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Knizeski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knizeski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knizeski ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Knizeski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knizeski 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Knizeski. 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 30 military records available for the last name Knizeski. For the veterans among your Knizeski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knizeski lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Knizeski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Knizeski in 1961 was 52, and 89 in 2002.

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