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Kneitz Family History

Kneitz 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: Kreitz, Neitz, Keitz, Kertz, Ketz, Kritz, Netz, Beitz, Reitz, Fleitz

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Where is the Kneitz family from?

You can see how Kneitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kneitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kneitz families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Kneitz family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kneitz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kneitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kneitz 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 Kneitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Merchant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kneitz. 34% of Kneitz men worked as a Merchant.

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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

  • Merchant
    34%
  • Chauffeur
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Kneitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Kneitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kneitz 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Kneitz. 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 222 military records available for the last name Kneitz. For the veterans among your Kneitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kneitz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Kneitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kneitz in 1966 was 69, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kneitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kneitz 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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