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Kneifl Family History

Kneifl Surname Meaning

German: from a dialect diminutive of Knauf.

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


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Where is the Kneifl family from?

You can see how Kneifl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kneifl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Kneifl families living in Nebraska. This was about 53% of all the recorded Kneifl's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Kneifl families in 1920.
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What did your Kneifl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kneifl. 77% of Kneifl men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Kneifl women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kneifl were Farm Hand and Housekeeper.

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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
    77%
  • Farmers
    12%
  • Farm Hand
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Kneifl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 337 census records available for the last name Kneifl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kneifl 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Kneifl. 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 100 military records available for the last name Kneifl. For the veterans among your Kneifl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kneifl lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kneifl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kneifl in 1962 was 73, and 40 in 2004.

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