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Knickle Family History

Knickle 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: Nickle, Tickle, Knick, Mickle, Brickle, Pickle, Knuckles, Nickles

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Where is the Knickle family from?

You can see how Knickle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knickle family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Knickle families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 7 Knickle families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Knickle's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Knickle families in 1871.
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What did your Knickle ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisher and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Knickle. 54% of Knickle men worked as a Fisher and 56% of Knickle women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knickle were Carpenter and Teacher.

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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

  • Fisher
    54%
  • Fisherman
    12%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    56%
  • Teacher
    45%

What Knickle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Knickle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knickle 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Knickle. 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 159 military records available for the last name Knickle. For the veterans among your Knickle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knickle lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Knickle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Knickle in 1963 was 69, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knickle 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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