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Knierem Family History

Knierem 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: Knierim, Knieriem, Knier, Kiefer, Krieger, Nieves, Knee, Kiesel

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Where is the Knierem family from?

You can see how Knierem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knierem family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knierem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Knierem family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Knierem's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Knierem families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knierem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knierem ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Knierem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knierem 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 Knierem. 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 10 military records available for the last name Knierem. For the veterans among your Knierem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knierem lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Knierem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Knierem in 1971 was 75, and 66 in 1997.

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