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Knier Name Meaning

German: probably a variant of Knürr or Knorr (see Knorr ).

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


Similar surnames: Kneer, Kniep, Nier, Knief, Kinder, Keer, Kier, Kien, Knarr, Knies

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Where is the Knier family from?

You can see how Knier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Knier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Knier families living in Lancashire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Knier's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Knier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Labor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knier. 29% of Knier men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Knier women worked as a Farm Labor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knier were Salesman and Saleslady. .

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Labor
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Knier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knier 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Knier. 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 407 military records available for the last name Knier. For the veterans among your Knier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knier lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Knier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Knier in 1960 was 57, and 69 in 2004.

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