Knisz Family History

Knisz Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Kniss, Kritz, Kiss, Knick, Klish, Niss, Krish, Knost, Kitz, Kanitz

657 record(s) for Knisz

467	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
9	Military Records
46	Immigration Records
45	Census and Voter Lists
90	Member Trees

Where is the Knisz family from?

You can see how Knisz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knisz family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Knisz family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Knisz's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Knisz families in 1840.

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

What did your Knisz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Knisz.

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

Unpaid domestic duties

67%

Shorthand typist

34%

What Knisz family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 45 census records available for the last name Knisz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knisz census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 46 immigration records available for the last name Knisz. 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 9 military records available for the last name Knisz. For the veterans among your Knisz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Knisz lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knisz 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.