Knilands Family History

Knilands Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Niland, Nyland, Heiland, Nieland, England, Hollands, Piland, Kurland, Miland, Unland

1,000 record(s) for Knilands

318	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
25	Military Records
44	Immigration Records
378	Census and Voter Lists
424	Member Trees

Where is the Knilands family from?

You can see how Knilands families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knilands family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Knilands families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1920 there was 1 Knilands family living in Illinois. This was about 14% of all the recorded Knilands's in USA. Illinois and 6 other states had the highest population of Knilands families in 1920.

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

What did your Knilands ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knilands. 50% of Knilands men worked as a Bookkeeper and 100% of Knilands women worked as a Housewife.

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

Bookkeeper

50%

Laborer

50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Housewife

100%

What Knilands family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 378 census records available for the last name Knilands. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knilands census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 44 immigration records available for the last name Knilands. 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 25 military records available for the last name Knilands. For the veterans among your Knilands ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Knilands lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Knilands life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Knilands in 1963 was 86, and 84 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knilands 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.