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Knien Family History

Knien 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: Klien, Kneen, Kien, Knier, Knief, Kniep, Knies, Kiel, Wien, Kinn

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Where is the Knien family from?

You can see how Knien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knien family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Knien family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Knien's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Knien families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knien surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Knien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knien 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Knien. 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 5 military records available for the last name Knien. For the veterans among your Knien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knien lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Knien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Knien in 1973 was 91, and 82 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knien 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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