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, Snellen, Nessen

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164	Immigration Records
718	Census and Voter Lists
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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.

Farmer

88%

Labourer

13%

Housekeeper

100%

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Census Record

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 List

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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Knelsen Surname Meaning

Where is the Knelsen family from?

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.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

88%

Labourer

13%

Housekeeper

100%

What Knelsen family records will you find?

Census Record

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Passenger List

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What is the average Knelsen lifespan?

Knelsen Family History

Knelsen Surname Meaning

3,000 record(s) for Knelsen

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Where is the Knelsen family from?

What did your Knelsen ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1921

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Knelsen Surname Meaning

3,000 record(s) for Knelsen

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Where is the Knelsen family from?

What did your Knelsen ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1921

Top Female Occupations In 1921

What Knelsen family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

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What is the average Knelsen lifespan?

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