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Kniffing Family History

Kniffing 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: Kniffin, Kniffen, Griffing, Sniffin, Griffin, Doffing, Nifong, Giffin

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Where is the Kniffing family from?

You can see how Kniffing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kniffing family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kniffing family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kniffing's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Kniffing families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kniffing surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Kniffing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kniffing 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Kniffing. 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 7 military records available for the last name Kniffing. For the veterans among your Kniffing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kniffing lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Kniffing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Kniffing in 1964 was 94, and 72 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kniffing 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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