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Kneck Family History

Kneck Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Knick, Keck, Kueck, Knock, Knack, Kleck, Koeck, Beck, Heck, Peck

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Where is the Kneck family from?

You can see how Kneck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kneck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kneck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Kneck families living in Minnesota. This was about 25% of all the recorded Kneck's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kneck families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Kneck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kneck 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Kneck. 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 15 military records available for the last name Kneck. For the veterans among your Kneck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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