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Knearl Family History

Knearl 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: Kearl, Neal, Knell, Karl, Earl, Pearl, Kneer, Knebel, Kerl, Keary

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Where is the Knearl family from?

You can see how Knearl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knearl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knearl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Knearl families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Knearl's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Knearl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knearl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knearl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Knearl. 100% of Knearl men worked as a Cook. .

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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

  • Cook
    100%
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What Knearl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Knearl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knearl 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Knearl. 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 19 military records available for the last name Knearl. For the veterans among your Knearl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knearl lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Knearl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Knearl in 1969 was 71, and 96 in 2004.

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