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Kner Family History

Kner 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: Ker, Knee, Kneer, Kier, Knez, Keer, Kiner, Kaner, Ikner, Knier

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Where is the Kner family from?

You can see how Kner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kner family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kner 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 Kner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kner. 50% of Kner men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kner women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    50%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Owner
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Kner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kner 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Kner. 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 484 military records available for the last name Kner. For the veterans among your Kner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kner lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Kner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kner in 1976 was 77, and 101 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kner 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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