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Knelsen Family History

Knelsen 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: Nelsen, Nelson, Elsen, Kelsey, Kelson, Kessen, Knudsen, Kallsen

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Where is the Knelsen family from?

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

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Knelsen. 88% of Knelsen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Knelsen women worked as a 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 1921

  • Farmer
    88%
  • Labourer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 718 census records available for the last name Knelsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knelsen 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Knelsen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Knelsen. For the veterans among your Knelsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knelsen lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Knelsen

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