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Knief Name Meaning

German: variant of Kneip .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kniep, Knier, Nier, Naef, Rief, Kien, Neef, Kief, Kiel, Knies

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Where is the Knief family from?

You can see how Knief families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knief family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Knief families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Knief families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Knief's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Knief families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knief surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knief ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knief. 33% of Knief men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Knief women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knief were Carpenter and Bookkeeper. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Classifier
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Knief. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knief 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 493 immigration records available for the last name Knief. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 416 military records available for the last name Knief. For the veterans among your Knief ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knief lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Knief life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Knief in 1962 was 79, and 87 in 2004.

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