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Kneale Family History

Kneale Surname Meaning

Manx: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Niall (see Neal McNeil).

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


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Where is the Kneale family from?

You can see how Kneale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kneale family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kneale families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 496 Kneale families living in Isle of Man. This was about 68% of all the recorded Kneale's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Kneale families in 1891.
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What did your Kneale ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kneale. 24% of Kneale men worked as a Bricklayer and 85% of Kneale women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kneale were Baker and Overlocker (machinist) Unemployed.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    24%
  • Barman
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Baker
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Overlocker (machinist) Unemployed
    2%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Kneale. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kneale. For the veterans among your Kneale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kneale lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kneale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kneale in 1959 was 64, and 79 in 2004.

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