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Kneisley Family History

Kneisley Surname Meaning

Americanized form of South German Kneissle (see Kneisel) or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

Variant of Knisley a surname of Swiss German origin.

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


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Where is the Kneisley family from?

You can see how Kneisley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kneisley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kneisley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Kneisley families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kneisley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kneisley families in 1891.
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What did your Kneisley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kneisley. 100% of Kneisley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Kneisley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kneisley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kneisley 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Kneisley. 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 522 military records available for the last name Kneisley. For the veterans among your Kneisley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kneisley lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Kneisley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Kneisley in 1945 was 21, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kneisley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kneisley 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.

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