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Kneuer Family History

Kneuer 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: Kneer, Knauer, Neuer, Kiefer, Klauer, Klever, Kleber, Knee, Kieper

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Where is the Kneuer family from?

You can see how Kneuer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kneuer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kneuer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Kneuer family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Kneuer's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Kneuer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kneuer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kneuer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kneuer. 43% of Kneuer men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Cabinet Maker
    15%
  • Farm Operator
    15%
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What Kneuer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 745 census records available for the last name Kneuer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kneuer 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Kneuer. 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 492 military records available for the last name Kneuer. For the veterans among your Kneuer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kneuer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kneuer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Kneuer in 1960 was 37, and 73 in 2004.

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