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Kniskern Family History

Kniskern Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a bon vivant from geniess gern ‘like(s) to indulge’.

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


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Where is the Kniskern family from?

You can see how Kniskern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kniskern family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kniskern families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 27 Kniskern families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kniskern's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kniskern families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kniskern surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kniskern ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kniskern. 24% of Kniskern men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kniskern women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    24%
  • Painter
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Shipping Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Kniskern family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kniskern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kniskern 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Kniskern. 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 576 military records available for the last name Kniskern. For the veterans among your Kniskern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kniskern lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Kniskern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Kniskern in 1961 was 41, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kniskern 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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