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Knyse Family History

Knyse 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: Knabe, Kase, Kye, Nye, Kyle, Kyser, Knee, Keyser, Kruse, Royse

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Where is the Knyse family from?

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

What did your Knyse ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Knyse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knyse 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Knyse. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Knyse. For the veterans among your Knyse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knyse lifespan?

Average Knyse life expectancy in 1982 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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