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Knies Family History

Knies Surname Meaning

German: nickname from Middle High German knüsen knüssen ‘to push shove’. Germanized form of Sorbian Kněz or Kniz: nickname from kněz kniz ‘lord master’ also ‘priest’ (see Knez).

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Knies family from?

You can see how Knies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knies family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Knies families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Knies family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Knies's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Knies families in 1840.
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What did your Knies ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Knies. 100% of Knies women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Knies lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Knies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Knies in 1941 was 31, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knies 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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