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Knicely Family History

Knicely Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Knüsli (see Knisley).

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Possibly also a variant of Nissley, a surname of Swiss German or German origin.

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


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Where is the Knicely family from?

You can see how Knicely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knicely family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Knicely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Knicely family living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Knicely's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Knicely families in 1891.
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What did your Knicely ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knicely. 37% of Knicely men worked as a Farmer and 42% of Knicely women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knicely were Proprietor and Mill Worker.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    42%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Mill Worker
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Knicely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knicely 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Knicely. 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 702 military records available for the last name Knicely. For the veterans among your Knicely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knicely lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Knicely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Knicely in 1959 was 51, and 86 in 2004.

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