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Knierin Family History

Knierin 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, Kieran, Knieriem, Kniffin, Knier, Kerin, Kern, Severin

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Where is the Knierin family from?

You can see how Knierin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knierin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knierin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Knierin families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Knierin's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Knierin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knierin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knierin ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Knierin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knierin 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Knierin. 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 27 military records available for the last name Knierin. For the veterans among your Knierin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knierin lifespan?

Average Knierin life expectancy in 1999 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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