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Kneece Family History

Kneece Surname Meaning

Altered form of Irish or Scottish Gaelic Mac Naois; see McNeese Neece.

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


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Where is the Kneece family from?

You can see how Kneece families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kneece family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kneece families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 28 Kneece families living in South Carolina. This was about 97% of all the recorded Kneece's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Kneece families in 1880.
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What did your Kneece ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kneece. 33% of Kneece men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Kneece women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kneece were Wpa Laborer and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Wpa Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Housemaid
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kneece. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kneece 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Kneece. 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 529 military records available for the last name Kneece. For the veterans among your Kneece ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kneece lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kneece life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kneece in 1959 was 70, and 65 in 2004.

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