Knear Family History

Knear Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Kneer, Kear, Near, Knerr, Bear, Dear, Neal, Pear, Ungar, Knell

2,000 record(s) for Knear

526	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
56	Military Records
6	Immigration Records
458	Census and Voter Lists
940	Member Trees

Where is the Knear family from?

You can see how Knear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knear family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knear families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Knear families living in Wisconsin. This was about 30% of all the recorded Knear's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Knear families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knear surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knear ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Knear.

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

63%

Farm laborer

38%

What Knear family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 458 census records available for the last name Knear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knear census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 6 immigration records available for the last name Knear. 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.

Military Records

There are 56 military records available for the last name Knear. For the veterans among your Knear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Knear lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Knear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Knear in 1964 was 69, and 88 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knear ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.